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September Edi ti on
Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Service

Stonham
Information
Pack for Carers
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Contribute
articles.
Poems
Photographs
Do you want to add Stories
in our monthly newsletter.
Do you have ideas
about bringing carers
together.
Be involved
in our client involvement
and diversity opportunities by
contacting our

Information and Referral Line
on: 0121 380 4949

Stonham
Birmingham Mental Health
Carers Support Service
Unit 3, Holt Court North
Heneage Street West
Birmingham Science Park
B7 4AX

Our Packs are available to
download
from our:
Carers Dedicated Website.
https://
bhammhcarer.homegroup.org.uk
By Email:
Balkar.Shoker@homegroup.org.uk
Annette.Lewis@homegroup.org.uk


Be Involved
Special points of interest:
Contents
Steering Group

Pals Liaison Advice
And Service. PALS

A manifesto for better Mental
Health
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Papyrus Event Day

Northfield Ecocentre

Cycle South Brum

Healthtalkonline.org
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Digital Skills for Carers

Birmingham Healthy Minds

Additional sources of help

Merriden Family Service
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Youth Space
Contact a Family
Release
Victim Support
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Bita Pathways
LGBT Centre
Positive Mental Health Group
Beechcroft Centre
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Birmingham Carers Centre
Birmingham Carers Hub
Training
First Call
Stonham Carers Groups
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Stonham Group Posters
Creative Support
Other External Groups
Fire Safety Check Poster
Hate Crime Reporting Centre
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Our Steering Group is normally
held at the Venue below:
Stonham Birmingham Mental
Health Carers Support Service
Steering Group
Dates to be Announced
If you would like more
information or if you have any en-
quires please contact our
information and referral line on
0121 380 4949 or if you would like
to attend the next steering group
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Using mental health services, as a patient, relative or carer sometimes you may
need to turn to someone for on the spot advice, support or information.

The Patient Advice and Liaison (PALS) provides confidential
advice and support, helping you sort out any concerns you may
have about the care they provide.

They can guide you through the different services available from the NHS,
social care and the voluntary sector.

Pals focuses on improving the service to NHS patients.
The service aims to:
Advise and support patients, families and carers.
Provide information on NHS services and social care
Listen to your concerns, suggestions or queries
Help sort out problems quickly on your behalf and
Put you in touch with other sources of help.

PALS link workers can help you in their local teams, units and wards.
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Some of Englands leading mental health charities and
organisations have come together to produce a
manifesto laying out what they believe the next
Government must do to improve the lives of people with
mental health problems.

For more information please visit some of the leading
charity websites such as Mind or Rethink or follow:

http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/2014/august/
manifesto-better-mental-health

The Manifesto is also available via the Mind Website
below:
http://www.mind.org.uk/media/1113989/a-manifesto-
for-better-mental-health.pdf
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Contact Details:
Northfield Eco Centre
Church Road, Northfield
Birmingham, B31 2LB
www.northfieldecocentre.org
Telephone:
0121 448 0119
Events
GARDENING ACTIVITIES
Masefield Community Garden - workshops, Wednesday volunteer days, events.
Northfield Ecocentre Garden - gardening group every Thursday, 10am -12noon.
We also have a range of other gardening activities and projects.
To find out more visit:Incredible Edible Northfield
FAMILY ACTIVITIES:
Forest Schools
Calling all children and parents! Come along to enjoy wild life adventures to-
gether in the city. Click here to find out more.
Ecokids
Ecokids 2014 activities - every school holiday. Visit our EcoKids page for dates and
details or call 0121 448 0119.
Ecokids activities take place every school holiday. Kids learn to be green and have
fun doing eco crafts, games, quizzes and nature trails - and make new friends at
the same time! For children aged 3 8yrs. Adults to accompany. 1 per child.
Booking Essential.
For more information call Anne Dasgupta on 0121 448 0119 or
email admin@northfieldecocentre.org
Nappuccino: Real Nappy sessions for parents
If you are an expectant parent or have a young child you may be interested in
finding out about Real Nappies at our next Nappuccino event at the
Ecocentre. Call Anne on 0121 448 0119 or email admin@northfieldecocentre.org
for more information or visit our Ecokids page for new dates.




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Free bike hire is now available through
Cycle South Brum!
They have bikes for all the family.
Please contact
http://cyclesouthbrum.co.uk/
if you would like to hire one.
We are pleased to announce our first led bike rides of 2014!
They have some exciting new courses now running as part of Cycle
South Brum at Northfield Ecocentre.
These are free bike maintenance and cycling confidence courses
delivered by Bike Right West Midlands and free parent/child cycling
instruction delivered by Cycle South Brum.
Cycle South Brum
Northfield Ecocentre
53 Church Road
Northfield
B31 2LB
0121 448 0119
jordan@ northfieldecocentre . org
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Free Bike Maintenance Workshops at Northfield Ecocentre
These courses are for people aged 16 and over.
Tuesday 2 September 5.30pm 7.45pm Safety Checks
Tuesday 9 September 5.30pm 7.45pm Punctures
Tuesday 23 September 5.30pm 7.45pm Brakes
Tuesday 30 September 5.30pm 7.45pm Gears
Thursday 11 November 5.30pm 7.45pm Safety Checks
Thursday 18 November 5.30pm 7.45pm Punctures
Thursday 25 November 5.30pm 7.45pm Brakes
Thursday 2 December 5.30pm 7.45pm Gears

To book a place please click here and look for Northfield in the drop-down menu.
Free Cycling Confidence courses at Victoria Common, Northfield
(at the back of the Ecocentre)
These courses are for people aged 16 and over.
Thursday 28 August 2.30pm 4.45pm AND 5.30pm 7.45pm
To book a place, please click here and look for Northfield on the drop down menu.
Courses are delivered by Bike Right West Midlands
Ride leader training course
The aim of this course is to equip participants with the skills to lead and supervise cycle rides, on
and off road, and to encourage cycling as a sustainable healthy
activity in their local communities.
The course is a 1 day course for groups and on completion all of the participants
will be able to organize and lead cycle rides.
NOTE: you do not have to be an NS Instructor to attend this course.
Though being a competent cyclist used to riding in a group is essential.
Course Content

Role of a cycle leader
Benefits and barriers of cycling
Route planning
Risk Assessments
Pre ride information for clients
Preparing yourself for the ride
Bicycle check and fitting helmets
Leader positioning during ride
Riding techniques
Basic bike maintenance
Dealing with accidents/incidents

Please email info2@bikeright.co.uk to book a place.
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from interviews with over 2,000 people, all sharing
their stories of health and illness. Find out how
they make decisions, choose treatments, tell their
friends and family and manage work and social life.
They dont look for just the most extreme or
shocking stories that you might see in the news. All
interviews are done by Oxford University, with
people from all walks of life. So you can be sure of
a balanced range of opinions and experiences.

Helping one another there when you need it
Cancer
Nerves & brain
Mental health
Dying & bereavement
Chronic health issues
Intensive care
Heart disease Bones & joints
Pregnancy & children
Carers
Living with disability
Medical research
Later life
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DIPEx is a registered charity no.1087019 June 2011
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Project Acronym: Discover
Project Full Title: Digital Inclusive Skills for
Carers bringing opportunities, Value
and Excellence.
Digital Birmingham is a leading a EU Funded project called DISCOVER
(www.discover4carers.eu)
Digital Skills for Carers
This pan-European project, based in Greece, Spain, the Netherlands and the UK (UK partners
include HDTI, Birmingham City University and Open University as well as Birmingham City
Council), is focused upon improving the quality of life of carers and the older people they care
for through digital technologies, such as computers and mobile phones, ultimately helping to
reduce their social isolation.

DISCOVER aims to help carers to access the information they need, when they need it and
foster a shared learning environment for communities of carers to share experiences,
knowledge, challenges and questions. The DISCOVER project uses the most appropriate
technology and innovative forms of learning to reach and engage carers.

Expected benefits include improved digital skills, better communication and support for
carers and those they care for leading to improvements in quality of care, quality of life
and independent living.
DISCOVER aims to
To improve carers skills in using computers and other technologies to help them to find
information, acquire new knowledge and skills, and meet other carers
Enable carers to pass on these skills to the older people they care for provide opportunities
for both carers and older people to learn these skills together.

They are also looking for carers to participate in DISCOVER to help shape the development of
the resources, as well as to evaluate the success of the project. There user engagement plan
aims to work with trusted intermediaries (existing carer groups and networks) to help recruit
carers (both informal and formal) to be part of the project. The benefits to carers participating
in the project will be the opportunity to get support and access to resources that will help them
make the most of computers, the internet and other technologies that will benefit them in
their caring role and the person they care for.
Contact Information: Heike Schuster James
Programme Manager
Digital Birmingham | Birmingham City Council

1 Lancaster Circus | PO Box 16136 | Birmingham |
B2 2WB
(please use B4 7DJ for online maps and sat navs)
T: 0121 675 1169 | M: 077669 24233 |
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Have you ever wished
you
could use a computer
or
make better use of the
one
you have?
Would you like to
know how you can
talk to other carers
when you cant get
to the meetings?
Would you like to
find out more about
services and items
that could help you
care for your relative
or friend?
Do you want to
learn more about
caring for your
relative or friend
but havent much
time?
Would you like to
Be part of a free
European
Project that can
benefit
carers?
Do you wish
someone could
help you to use the
internet better or
tell you what it
can do for you?
The European project aims to help carers make the most of their computers,
the internet and other technologies or to learn how to use computers if you
are unfamiliar with them. They also aim to give you opportunities to develop
your caring and employability skills, to help you to find services in your local-
ity and to enable you to talk to other carers. If you would like to join the pro-
ject or receive further information please contact Dr Verina Waights. The
Open University on either 01908 654785 or email V.waights@open.ac.uk
Caring and Employability skills
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Caring for carers is a course to prepare participants, both carers and profession-
als together, to deliver an eleven-week programme covering information sharing,
coping strategies and support to carers of people experiencing mental health dif-
ficulties.

Caring for carers is run by the Meriden Family Programme. This is achieved
through experiential learning, and the provision of an extensive range of written
materials. A detailed manual has been prepared with eleven modules covering
the following
topics:
Introduction the experience of mental
health problems in a family
Experiences of caring
Information sharing assessment and
treatments
Information on local mental health services
Communication in families
Communicating with professionals
Problem solving
Dealing with crisis and relapse
management
Recovery and hope
Taking care of your own health

Since 2005 the Caring for Carers programme has been
delivered on a number of occasions and has been adapted to meet the needs of specific
groups of carers. A Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) programme had been produced, and
also a substance misuse adaptation, both of which received excellent feedback and evalua-
tion. Supporting Carers Better.
Caring for Carers
To find out more
about Caring for
Carers
please contact
The Meriden Family
Programme on:
0121 301 2895
Or our information
and referral line on:
Tall Trees
The Uffculme Centre
80 Queensbridge Road
Moseley
Birmingham
West Midlands
B13 8QY
http://www.meridenfamilyprogramme.com/
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Is an online encyclopaedia of medicine
that provides a trusted immediate refer-
ence resource for clinicians in the UK
and internationally. It is updated regu-
larly, and the database consists of over
26,000 pages of information; fast and
reliable, many doctors use GP notebook
during their consultations.
http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/
homepage.cfm
Health Apps Library
http://apps.nhs.uk
The Health Apps Library makes it simple
for you to easily find safe and trusted
apps to help you manage your health.
These have been reviewed by the NHS
to ensure they are clinically safe and
relevant to people living in
England.
West Midlands
Contact a Family provides support, advice and information for families with
disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability.
In the West Midlands, they carry out their service through thei regional office in Birmingham,
home-based workers and volunteers. Working at a local and regional level, they have up-to-date
information on local services and support for families.

Contact a family West Midlands team offers:
Advice, information and support to help families find out what is available locally, including
workshops, events, opportunities, and they provide a regular newsletters and ebulletins with
useful information for families.

National freephone helpline
0808 808 3555 Monday to Friday,
9.30am-5pm, or visit their website:
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Gardening Services
If your garden has become unmanageable and overgrown our team may be able
to help you. Brambles are our business and we can cut back and clear over-
grown areas and generally tidy up your garden to make it less challenging. One
off visits or regular maintenance available at reasonable cost.
For further information or to arrange a visit please contact:
Jean Sheldon: Tel: 0121 773 1455 (option 4)
BITA Pathways, 201-206, Alcester St,



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The group is open to anyone with an interest in promoting a greater awareness of mental
health issues across the communities of Birmingham and Solihull. Your chance to share infor-
mation, news & views with statutory agencies, voluntary sector organisations, user groups -
and individual users/carers/staff.

Monthly Networking Meeting dates for 2014

Come and join one of the biggest mental health
networking meetings in the Midlands, every month!
Just turn up no need to book.

Meetings include guest speakers, information table, light refreshments
& a chance to chat and catch up.

Thursday 25th September 2014
from 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Thursday 30th October 2014 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 27th November 2014 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 18th December 2014 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm



ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD AT
Matchbox Caf 3840 Holloway Circus City Centre B1 1EQ
Just a short walk from all city centre rail stations and bus stops.
The caf is located next to Birmingham LGBT Health and Wellbeing Centre, oppo-
site the Chinese Pogada traffic Island and the Radisson Hotel

BUS ROUTE 61 and 63 stop at HF1 outside the caf. The journey is just two stops
from the Rotunda / Bullring centre, board buses outside the boots store.

PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) at BSMHFT can offer information on
this group and other voluntary or user groups within Birmingham and Solihull
Phone 0800 953 0045
Positive Mental Health Group
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The Beechcroft
Centre
501 Slade Road
Erdington
Birmingham
B23 7JG
Tel: 0121 237 3761
Managing Wellbeing through Music
Voice Hearing Support Group
Our service is FREE and funded through Birmingham
City Council and the Primary Care Trust, offered across the city 7 days a week
including some evenings and weekends.
Email:
info@birminghammind.org
Visit our website:
www.birminghammind.org
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Mens Health and Wellbeing
And Much Much More
Get Fit and Feel Energised with
Zumba
Birmingham Mind
Wellbeing & Recovery Service
Our service aims to support you to take con-
trol of your mental health for a happier and
healthier lifestyle
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1.30-4pm
Information
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The Beechcroft Centre
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Birmingham Carers Centre
The carers centre provides regular weekly outreach services across the city and you would be
able to book an appointment with an advisor at the appropriate venues, for more information
please contact the Carers Centre on:
0121 271 0707
To contact by letter please add Freepost RTGH-JAZT-KBZY to address.
For more information you are also able to contact our information and referral line
On 0121 3804949.
Address:
Birmingham Carers Centre
76-78 Boldmere Road
SUTTON COLDFIELD
B73 5TJ
Telephone:
0121 271 0707
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Firstcall Tradesperson
Do you have a job you need doing in the house or garden? If
so, contact Firstcall Tradesperson and they will put you in
touch with one of our reliable, local partners who will give
you a free quotation.
Make us your firstcall.
0121 262 302
firstcall@ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk
What is Firstcall Tradesperson?

Searching for a trades person can be a daunting experience, especially knowing that there may
be 'rogue traders' operating in the local area. Firstcall Tradesperson recognises the need for reli-
able contractors to bring peace of mind to all, especially older people or those with specialist
needs.
Firstcall Tradesperson work with a number of selected partners who can take on all types of work
including minor home adaptations and repairs, ensuring that you are living within a safer more
secure environment. This enables you to maintain your independence. The types of work covered
are numerous; from the chimney pot to the cellar, right through to the garden.
If you tell one of our team members what type of work you need doing, they will refer you on to
the most appropriate partner to provide a free, no obligation quotation. We'll also answer any
other questions and queries you may have.
Are the partners reliable?
All partners are rigorously vetted by an Age Concern Birmingham representative and complete a
thorough application process before being appointed as a partner. Any complaints received re-
garding contractors are fully investigated, and if upheld necessary action is taken. Age Concern
Birmingham also undertakes a comprehensive quality check process to ensure ongoing high lev-
els of service from all of its partners.
Charitable support
If you are happy with the quotation provided and choose to complete the work with the Firstcall
Tradesperson partner, the partner will then make a donation to Age Concern Birmingham to
further help it support its many charitable activities.
Opening times:
Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm
76-78 Boldmere Road
Sutton Coldfield, B73 5TJ
Age Concern Birmingham. Registered Charity No: 518610 A company limited by guarantee. Registered in England
and Wales No: 2104152. Registered Office. Coleshill House, 75 Coleshill Street, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1SH.
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Stonham Birmingham Mental Health
Carers Support Service

Walking Group Venues and Dates.
Meet on the 2
nd
Thursday of the Month
10.30am-1.00pm
11/09/14Sandwell Valley
Salters Lane
West Bromwich,
B71 4BG.
Meet In the main Car Park

09/10/14 Northfield Eco Centre and Victoria Park
53 Church Road, Birmingham, B31 2LB.
Meet in the car park.
13/11/14 Gas Street Basin Meet in the caf in the
ICC
11/12/14 German Market Meet in the caf in the
ICC
All walking groups will be attended by
one of our project workers

Safia Sawal who can be contacted on:
Mobile 07713387325.

Alternatively you can call our information and referral line
on 0121 380 4949 if you require any further information
or if you have any enquires about these groups or any other
groups in the city.

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Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Groups
Stonham Carers Groups List
Northfield
Carers
Group
Creative
Support
888 Bristol
Road. South
Northfield,
B31 2NS.
Social Group


Ist
Wednesday
of every
month
3rd
September
1st October
2pm to
3.30pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888

Office:
0121 380 4949
Quinton
Carers
Group
Quinton Health
Centre
27 Quinton Lane
Health Centre
B32 2TR
Social Group


2nd
Wednesday
of every
month
10th
September
0930am to
12.30pm
Janet
Summers:
07713385888
Office:
0121 380 4949
Stirchley
Carers
Group
Stirchley
Community Church
Hazelwell Street
Stirchley,
Birmingham
B30 2JX

Social Group 4th Thursday
of every
Month
25th
September
11am to 1pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Office:
0121 380 4949
Creativity
Group for
Women
Kings Heath
Community Centre
8 Heathfield Road,
Kings Heath
B14 7DB
1
st
Wednes-
day of the
Month

3rd
September
1st October
7pm to 9pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Office:
0121 380 4949
Peer Support
Group for
women carers
focusing on
art and
creativity.



Long-
bridge
Carers
Group
Long bridge Health
and Community
Centre,
10 Park Way
Rednal,
B45 9PL
Social Group Every two
weeks
10th
September

11am to 1pm
Janet
Summers
0771338
5888
Office:
0121 380 4949
Carers
Group
Kinmos Centre
1 High Street
Kings Heath
B14 7AR.
Social Group 1
st
Friday of
Every Month
5th
September
3rd October
10am to
12pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Office:
0121 380 4949
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Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Groups
Stonham Carers Groups List

Hall Green
Carers Group
St Peters Church
Hall
Highfield Rd,
Birmingham
B28 0BT

Peer Support
Group
Guest
Speakers
and activities.
Meets 3
rd

Monday of the
Month

15th
September
1.00 to
3.00pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Office:
0121 380 4949
ARC Group

Venue to be
confirmed
Social Group 3rd
Thursday Of
every month

18th
September
10.30am to
13.00pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Office:
0121 380 4949
Acocks
Green
&
South
Birmingham
District
Carers Group
Acocks Green
Library
Shirley Rd,
Birmingham,
West
Midlands
B27 7XH
Mixed
Carers Group
First
Tuesday of
every month

2nd
September

7th October
2014

12.30 to
3.30pm
Phyllis
Proctar &
Eileen
Skidmore

Admiral1805
@blueyonder.
co.uk

or

0121
624 6770
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Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Groups
Stonham Carers Groups List.
Sutton
Carers
Group
Our Place
Community
Hub
1 & 2 South
Cottages,
Farthing Lane,
Sutton
Coldfield
B72 1RN
Peer Support Group Last
Thursday of
Every Month

25th
September

6pm to 8pm
Mick Brown
07713 385
893

Office:
0121 380
4949
Arts Group
New Heights
St Johns
Centre
Warren Farm
Road,
Kingstanding
B44 0QN
Art Group Weekly Every

Thursday
Morning
10 - 12

2 hours
Asha
Hussain
0771338
7324
Mick Brown
07713 385
893

Office:
0121 380
4949
Phoenix
Centre
Drop - In
Phoenix
Centre,
Harrison
Road, (off
Erdington High
Street)
Erdington
B24 9AB.
Peer Support Group Every
Wednesday

11am to
1pm

2 hours
Mick Brown:
07713 385
893

Office:
0121 380
4949
Stechford
Carers
Group
The
Stechford Club
7 Victoria
Street,
B33 8AJ
2nd
Thursday of
the Month

11th
September
2014

7pm to 9pm

Mick Brown
07713 385 893
Please
contact
project
workers for
more
information
about dates.

Mick Brown:
07713 385
893

Office:
0121 380
4949

Social Group
Once a month.
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Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Groups
Stonham Carers Groups List
Ward End
Library
Group
Ward End
Library
Westwood Heath
Road,
Birmingham.
B8 2HF
Peer Support
Group
4th Tuesday of
the month

23rd
September
11am to 1pm
Mick Brown:
07713 385 893

Office:
0121 380 4949
Newbridge
House
Carers
Group
Newbridge House
0121 301 6608

130 Hob Moor
Road,
Small Heath
B10 9JH
Evening Group
Carers for
Patients-in
Hospital

Monthly Daytime
Last
Wednesday of
the month

24th
September
2 to 4pm

Mick Brown:
07713 385 893

Office:
0121 380 4949
Carers
Group
Zinnia
Centre
100 Showell
Green Lane,
Spark hill
B11 4HL
Telephone
0121 301 5300
Peer Support
Group

Third
Wednesday of
every month

17th
September
2014
2pm 4pm
Safia Sawal
07713387325

Office:
0121 380 4949


Carers
Group
Residents Com-
mon Room,
Inherited Group
Bradshaw Cl.
Housing
Complex, May-
pole,
B14 5NW
Peer Support
Group
Last
Wednesday of
the Month

24th September


10.30am to
12.30
Safia Sawal
07713387325

Office:
0121 380 4949
Chinese
Carers
Group
Chinese
community centre
99 Bradford road,
Dig Beth,
B12 0NS
0121 685 8510
1st Thursday of
the Month

04th
September
2nd October
2014
10.30am to
12.30pm
Safia Sawal
07713387325

Office:
0121 380 4949
Carers Support
Group

Chinese carers
only
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Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Groups
Stonham Carers Groups List
Carers
Group
Creative
Support
64 Water Street,
Birmingham,
West
Midlands,
B3 1HN
0121
200 3147
Take a Break
Group
Once a month
Last Friday of
every month

26th September
2014
31st October
2014

2.00 -4.00pm
Safia Sawal
07713387325

Office:
0121 380 4949
Library
Carers
Group
Springhill
Library,
Hockley,
Birmingham, B18
7BH


Reading and
Social Group
Every
2nd
Monday

08th
September

2014
2.00 to 4.00pm
Safia Sawal
07713387325

Office:
0121 380 4949
Carers
Group
Small Heath
Health
Centre,
42 Chapman
Road, Small
Heath,
B10 0PG
Carers Group 1st
Wednesday
of every month

3rd September

1st October
2014

12pm to 2pm
Safia Sawal
07713387325

Office:
0121 380 4949
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Last Wednesday
of the month
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Are you a carer for someone
experiencing mental
health difficulties?

For a chance to take a break,
share experiences and
get useful information for carers,
why not come along
to our support group.

Kinmos
1 High Street
Kings Heath
B14 7AR

First Friday of Every Month
10am to 12pm

For more information call
Jan on 07713385888
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To Report it Dial 999, 101, 0800 555 111

To Report a Hate Crime
West Midlands Police
Are please to certify that
Stonham Birmingham Mental Health
Carers Support Service
Or 0121 380 4949
Is an official
Third Party Reporting Centre for Hate Crime










Have you or someone you know been a victim of a hate crime or hate incident?
Hate crimes and incidents come in many different forms. It can be because of hatred on the
grounds of your race, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity or disability.

Hate crime in any form is wrong. That is why it is important that if hate crime happens to you
or someone you know, that you report it.

True Vision is here to give you information about hate crime or incidents and how to report it.
www.report-it.org.uk
On this website you can:
Find out what hate crimes or hate incidents are.
Find out about the ways you can report them.
Report using the online form.
Find information about people that can help and support you if you have
been a victim.
Reporting makes a difference to you, your friends, and your community. By reporting hate
crime when it happens, you can help stop it happening to someone else. You will also help
the police to better understand the level of hate crime in your local area, and improve the
way they respond to it
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