News Archive May 2020
Friday 22nd Food Parcels
Today our Hub team and the Croydon Fire Services made another successful food parcel delivery to our existing clients.
Thank you for arranging for me to receive a food present today. Such a lovely gesture in these difficult times. I have to report that the bread was delicious and was superb for bacon sandwiches at lunchtime … everything was great.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 22nd May 2020
ENDING SOON – Job – Head of Finance and Resources
We are looking for a highly motivated person who has proven financial experience and business acumen which they can exercise within a charitable context.
Based at our head offices in Purley the postholder will be responsible for leading and managing the finance and resources functions for Mind in Croydon. You will work with the Chief Executive and the Board as a key part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) to provide support both at a strategic and operational level. You will ensure the consistent operation of effective financial and budgetary controls. You will provide a high quality service and relevant reporting to a range of stakeholders on all aspects of financial performance and corporate resource planning and implementation.
For further details click here.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 22nd May 2020
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 – Kindness
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and at Mind in Croydon we’ve been looking at what #kindness means to us, our families and friends
#bekind #MHAW2020
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 20th May 2020
Community Advocacy Still Operating
Our community mental health advocacy service is still operating and available to Croydon residents during the Covid-19 pandemic, please contact the team to discuss concerns with your care and treatment.
For more information see the poster below.
You can contact the team on 0208 763 6730 or email advocacy@mindincroydon.org.uk.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 20th May 2020
Understanding Stress for Carers
As part of our Carers project funded by Croydon Council we are pleased to launch one of our carers Workshop presentations on the theme of ‘Understanding Stress for Carers’ on YouTube.
Caring for someone during lockdown can be especially hard and our services remain open for you to access remotely.
We will look towards posting more presentations on line so please view the news stream on our website: www.mindincroydon.org.uk for updates or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or our WordPress Blog.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 19th May 2020
More food parcels delivered on Friday 15th May
On 15th May, with the help from Croydon Fire Services, we delivered more food parcels to our existing clients. As it was Friday we also included a warm meal.
Once again this was well received. One client was extremely grateful and said:
I was missing a couple of items that I was desperate for and when I looked in the bag there they were. I am so grateful
This important work is reliant on the generosity of those who are in a position to donate to us. You can still do so by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/covidfoodparcels and support us.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 18th May 2020
Healthwatch Croydon COVID-19 Survey
At this unprecedented time, Healthwatch Croydon wants to ensure that the voices of Croydon’s most vulnerable are heard. That’s why they have created a survey to listen to what the residents of Croydon have experienced in relation to this crisis.
They want to find out if you are well supported by your local health and social care providers and well-equipped in the knowledge of who to call and possibly where to go to get help especially if you are part of a vulnerable group.
Please click here to fill in their survey and help them.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 15th May 2020
Mental Health Week – Webinar Series by Happy Heads
New Webinar Series: How the ‘Happy Heads’ Balance Ball Can Aid Early Intervention and Prevention?
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week 18-24 May 2020, Happy Heads are hosting a series of ‘free’ evening webinars, focused on the ‘Balance Ball’ and sharing personal stories.
They will be providing an in-depth insight into each of the 7 individual areas of the Happy Heads ‘Balance Ball’ mental health visual recovery tool, rounding off with their team sharing personal stories with you.
All sessions will start at 7pm lasting 45 minutes (excluding 23rd May for 1.5hrs and 29 May for 2hrs), followed by Q&A.
Questions can be submitted in advance by email to: happyheadsmh@hotmail.com.
The sessions will be recorded.
Schedule:
- Monday 18 May – ‘Introduction to Happy Heads (Balance Ball) & Nutrition’ – hosted by Ruth Moragas, Sandeep Saib & Felisha Dussard
- Tuesday 19 May – ‘Purpose, dreams, goals & rewards’ – hosted by Ruth Moragas
- Wednesday 20 May – ‘Hobbies & creativity’ – hosted by Ruth Moragas
- Thursday 21 May – ‘Rest, sleep & self-care’ – hosted by Felisha Dussard
- Friday 22 May – ‘Exercise’ – hosted by Sandeep Saib
- Saturday 23 May – ‘Faith, community & identity’ & ‘Family, friends & alone time’ – hosted by Ruth Moragas & Sandeep Saib
- Friday 29 May – Sharing personal stories – hosted by Happy Heads team
Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1059365194463947/
Join us: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71417208186
Meeting ID: 714 1720 8186
Do pop along to any and please share out wider with your contacts. Join us and let’s empower, encourage and educate.
Stay safe and healthy – see you there!
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 13th May 2020
Food Parcels Positive Feedback
Our Social Networking Team are still working alongside the Croydon Fire Services to deliver food parcels weekly. We have received a mixture of positive feedback from the recipients.
Thank you for my food parcel and hot meal. I just ate the hot meal and thoroughly enjoyed it, as eating well right now is so important but can be a challenge to achieve on a daily basis and especially during lockdown.
Well done Mind in Croydon at the Social Networking Service and the Organisations that you are working with.
I am also very grateful for the Counselling Support you have provided for me.
One of our clients, Nadine, was very thankful to the team.
Thank you so much, it means so much, hope you all keeping well.
We still need donations to enable us to continue this service so if you can support us please think about visiting https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/covidfoodparcels and supporting us.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 11th May 2020
Counselling Service still running
Mind in Croydon’s Counselling Service remains open to referrals. We are delivering the service via remote means including telephone Counselling.
If you are interested in receiving Counselling please enquire with the service by calling 020 8763 2064 alternatively you can email counselling@mindincroydon.org.uk.
Further information can be found by clicking here.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 5th May 2020
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Immersive Spring Show by Music Relief
A 360° DIY transformative, interactive, gallery experience that brings together the best of music, art, augmented, and virtual reality. Sound tracked to a special rendition of Bill Withers – ‘Lean On Me’ and Ben E King – ‘Stand By Me’ performed by music students, Music Relief ambassadors, as well as featured tracks from established and up and coming artists, using the complex interplay between music and technology to shape your emotions and take you on a cathartic storytelling experience.
In addition, they are also inviting submissions from young people to showcase their artistic talents The shortlisted pieces will be exhibited in their virtual gallery. The themes are ‘Positivity and Mental Health’, highly relevant given the current global situation surrounding COVID-19. They are accepting entries in the form of poems, spoken word, creative writing, as well as photos or videos of sculptures, graffiti work, drawings, graphic design, illustration, photography, and paintings. Entries can be submitted to office@music-relief.com. Music Relief understand the value of arts and culture, and so aim to provide young people with as many opportunities as possible to develop, share and celebrate their creative skills. Entries are open to youths aged up to 25.
This virtual event will take place Saturday 11th July @ 1pm and will be streamed worldwide to promote unity and solidarity with the global community.
Please note: The virtual event will take place on YouTube and is accessible for all. However, for an enhanced immersive experience you can also watch using Google Cardboard.
Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-artists-immersive-spring-show-tickets-104200789366
Young Artists - Immersive Spring Show
Join us for a spectacular virtual reality experience - featuring performances and multi-dimensional art exhibition.Mayor of Croydon Gala Dinner Change
Mind in Croydon is delighted to be one of the Mayor’s chosen charities that he is supporting in 2019/20.
Unfortunately due to COVID19 the Mayor will be unable to have his Gala Dinner.
As a result the Mayor has decided to do one last fundraiser for his chosen charities in conjunction with 4 local restaurants (Chat House; Urban Guj; Bagatti’s; and Zafran) with an opportunity for you to have a conversation with him as a final farewell.
The idea is that there will be a set menu which you can choose from (see Menu’s on our website at: www.mindincroydon.org.uk/news/mayor-of-croydon-gala-dinner-change/) and a percentage of the proceeds will go to the Mayor’s charities. Once you have placed an order you can request a code from the restaurant which will enable you to join the Mayor for a conversation on Sunday 5th July 2020 via Zoom for 30 minutes. Slots are from 6.30pm – 8.30pm depending on the restaurant code.
How it will work:
Place an order at your preferred restaurant mentioning ‘The Mayor’s Charity Gala Diner’ and request a code
Receive delicious food
Email: humayun.kabir@croydon.gov.uk with your code for a link to join him for a conversation
Zoom Timings:
Chat House: 6.30 – 7pm
Urban Guj: 7 – 7.30pm
Bagatti’s: 7.30 – 8pm
Zafran: 8 – 8.30pm
You can try a menu from these 4 restaurants multiple times. Food can be ordered anytime from now till Sunday 5th July 2020.
Mr Mayor hopes you will help him fundraise one last time and join him for a final farewell as Mayor.
Mayor of Croydon Gala Dinner Change - Mind in Croydon
Unfortunately due to COVID19 the Mayor will be unable to have his Gala Dinner. As a result the Mayor has decided to do one last fundraiser for his chosen charities in conjunction with 4 local restaurants (Chat House; Urban Guj; Bagatti’s; and Zafran) with an opportunity for you to have a conversat...Mind in Croydon’s Allotment Plot is looking fab after some work in preparation for re-opening to the horticulture group later this year. We look forward to welcoming you! For more information on this group contact Active Minds on 020 8253 8205 or email activeminds@mindincroydon.org.uk.
More information on the service can be found at www.mindincroydon.org.uk/how-we-can-help/connecting-with-people/active-minds/.
Croydon Mencap - Celebrating carers
Croydon Mencap - Celebrating carers
Celebrating our amazing carers and your hard work, dedication, care and support (and far more besides) for those you care for. Our Carers Support service is ...Carers Week Hampers
During Carers Week 8th-14th June, we acknowledged those carers known to Mind in Croydon by delivering some Pamper Hampers to people. 1.4 million people provide over 50 hours of unpaid care per week all of whom make an enormous contribution to society.
Mind in Croydon provides a Counselling service for Carers as well as a Support Service.
For further information on Carers Counselling please visit www.mindincroydon.org.uk/how-we-can-help/carers-services/carers-counselling/.
For further information on Carers Support please visit www.mindincroydon.org.uk/how-we-can-help/carers-services/carers-support/.
We recently uploaded information on Understanding Stress For carers , which can viewed on our Mind in Croydon YouTube page at www.mindincroydon.org.uk/news/understanding-stress-for-carers/%E2%80%9D
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