South West

e-Bulletin
March 2010 Issue 14

Confident Communities, Brighter Futures: A framework for

developing wellbeing

This best practice guidance was published in March 2010. It

sets out the argument and evidence base for prioritising
well-being, and provides a systematic approach to improving
mental well-being with selected evidence-based approaches
and interventions that have been shown to be effective
across the life course, and across key public health
domains.

Its main aim is to inspire us all to work together for a shared

aspiration of improving everybody’s mental wellbeing.

Click the link below to view or download a copy of this

document.

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/confident-communites-brighter-futures--a-
framework-for-developing-wellbeing.pdf

Contribute to forthcoming e-Bulletins

Please send information, by no later than the first Friday of the month, via email to
carol.prescott@swdc.org.uk.

Contact us
The final pages of this e-Bulletin provide information on how to contact the South West Development
Centre and the Department of Health South West.
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Contents

News

Publications

Events

South West Regional Events

National Events

Contact Us

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 News

News

Carers Awareness Training for practice staff

Following a successful bid to Carers UK, WyvernHealth.Com (Somerset’s Practice Based Commissioning
Consortium) and St John Ambulance are delivering Carers Awareness Training to practice staff through a two
phased delivery programme.

Read more … http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/carers-awareness-training-for-practice-staff/

Mind week 2010 update - we need you!

Each year Mind launches a new campaign during Mind week (15 to 22 May 2010), our annual awareness-raising
event.

Read more … http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/mind-week-2010-update--we-need-you/

What differences in care will a future generation experience?

Professor Louis Appleby, National Director for Mental Health discusses New Horizons, a cross government mental
health strategy, published in December 2009.

Read more … http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/what-differences-in-care-will-a-future-generation-experience/

Paths to Personalisation

Published by the National Mental Health Development Unit Personalisation in Mental Health Programme, this guide
has been produced to help all those involved understand how things will need to be done differently to make
personalisation a reality for people with mental health needs.

Read more … http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/paths-to-personalisation/

Louis Appleby is leaving Mental Health

Louis is stepping down as the National Director for Mental Health at the end of March to take up a similar post on
the health of offenders.

Read more … http://www.swdc.org.uk/news/louis-appleby-is-leaving-mental-health/

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Publications

Position Statement for Action Plan for Mental Health

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/position-statement-and-action-plan-for-mental-health-
20102015.pdf

Paths to Personalisation in Mental Health

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/paths-to-personalisation-in-mental-health.pdf

Carers in the Region – A profile of the South West

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/carers-in-the-region--a-profile-of-the-south-west.pdf

Invisible Patients

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/invisible-patients.pdf

Working It Out – Employment for People with a Mental Health Condition

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/working-it-out--employment-for-people-with-a-mental-
health-conditionpdf.pdf

Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives – The Strategy for Adults with Autism in England

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/fulfilling-and-rewardig-lives--the-strategy-for-adults-
with-autism-in-englandpdf.pdf

One Place – National Overview Report

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/oneplace-national-overview-report.pdf

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Publications
Review of Early Warning Systems in the NHS

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/review-of-early-warning-systems-in-the-nhs.pdf

Realising the Benefits – IAPT at Full Roll-Out

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/realising-the-benefits--iapt-at-full-roll-out.pdf

Inclusion Heath

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/inclusion-health.pdf

UK National Programme – 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and

Social Exculsion

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/uk-national-programme--2010-european-year-for-
combating-poverty-and-social-exclusion.doc

House of Commons – Improving Dementia Services in England

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/house-of-commons--improving-dementia-services-in-
england.pdf

The NHS Constitution for England – March 2010

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/the-nhs-constitution-for-england--march-2010.pdf

Age Equality in Health and Social Care – A Report on the Consultation

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/age-equality-in-health-and-social-care--a-report-on-
the-consultation.pdf

A Better Future – A consultation on a future strategy for adults with autistic

spectrum conditions -The Government Response

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/a-better-future--the-government-response.pdf

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Publications
Responding to Violence Against Women and Children – The Role of the NHS

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/responding-to-violence-against-women-and-children--
the-role-of-the-nhs.pdf

The NHS Quality Innovation Productivity and Prevention Challenge

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/the-nhs-quality-innovation-productivity-and-
prevention-challenge.pdf

Personal Care at Home – A Consultation on Proposals for Regulations and

Guidance - The Government Response

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/persoonal-care-at-home--the-government-
response.pdf

Advancing Health Examples of the Work of the Chief Medical Officer for England

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/advancing-health--examples-of-the-work-of-the-chief-
medical-officer-for-england.pdf

On the State of Public Health – Annual Report of the Chief Medical Officer

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/on-the-state-of-public-health--annual-report-of-the-
chief-medical-officer.pdf

Volunteering – Involving People and Communities in Delivering and Developing

Health and Social Care

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/volunteering--involving-people-and-communities-in-
delivering-and-developing-health-.pdf

Maternity and Early Years – Making a Good Start to Family Life

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/maternity-and-early-years--making-a-good-start-to-
family-life.pdf

Building a Safe and Confident Future – Implementing the Recommendations

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/building-a-safe-and-confident-future--implementing-
the-recommendations-.pdf

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Publications
New Horizons – Report on Responses to the Consultation

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/new-horizons--report-on-responses-to-
consultation.pdf

Valuing People Now – A New Three-Year Strategy

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/valuing-people-now--a-new-threeyear-strategy-.pdf

Children’s Trusts – Statutory Guidance on Co-operation Arrangements

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/childrens-trusts--statutory-guidance-on-cooperation-
arrangements-.pdf

Securing Good Care for More People – Options for Reform

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/securing-good-care-for-more-people--options-for-
reform.pdf

Strengthening National Commissioning – Summary of Response to

Consultation

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/strengthening-national-commission--summary-of-
response-to-consultation.pdf

Inclusion Health – Improving Primary Care for Socially Excluded People

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/primary-care--community-services--inclusion-health-
.pdf

Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives – A Research Surveillance

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/healthy-weight-healthy-lives--a-research--
surveillance.jpg

National Framework for Children and Young People’s Continuing Care

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/national-framework-for-children-and-young-peoples-
continuing-care.pdf

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Publications

Direct Payments for Health Care – The Governments Response

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/direct-payments-for-health-care---the-governments-
response.pdf

Planning and Developing the NHS Workforce – The National Framework

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/planning-and-developing-the-nhs-workforce--the-
national-framework.pdf

Attitudes to Mental Illness 2010 – Research Report – March 2010

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/attitudes-to-mental-illness-2010--research-report--
march-2010.pdf

Shaping the Future of Care Together – Report on Consultation

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/shaping-the-future-of-care-together--report-on-
consultation.pdf

One Year On – The First Report from the National Advisory Council for
Children’s Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/one-year-on---the-first-report-from-the-national-
advisory-council-for-childrens-mh-.pdf
Building the National Care Service

http://www.swdc.org.uk/silo/files/building-the-national-care-service.pdf

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Events
South West Regional Events

12 April 2010
Open Up South West: Challenging Discrimination in
Cornwall
Penhaligon Building at Camborne College in Camborne
Do you live in Cornwall? Want to challenge mental health discrimination? Not wishing to neglect the more far-flung
corners of the country, our South West Co-ordinator is planning his first anti-discrimination event for people living in
Cornwall. The event will feature presentations about the work of Open Up and Time to Change, workshops on
discrimination and employment, BME issues and living in isolated communities, theatre performance from
INterACTing, and a diary room participants can record their thoughts about discrimination and mental health. For
more information or to register your interest, please email James Wooldridge - jayw@jaydoubleu.eclipse.co.uk

12 April 2010
South West Dementia Partnership Summit 2010
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton, TA3 7BL
Who should attend? Senior commissioners, Primary Care Trusts and Local Authorities; Senior managers, service
providers (NHS; Third Sector; independent sector) Practitioners with a special interest in dementia care; People
with lived experience; their advocates; carers of people living with dementia. Key themes covered during the day:
 To provide a continued focus, and assure momentum for delivery of National Dementia Strategy and local action
plans to deliver the Strategy;
 To engage senior commissioners, service providers and people with experience of using services with a view to
addressing issues of quality and productivity which are impacting the commissioning and delivery of dementia
services in the South West;
To provide a forum for identifying practical solutions to enhance quality and productivity in dementia services in
the South West;
 To share and spread learning and positive practice.
Download a booking form at: http://www.southwestdementiapartnership.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/rsvp-dementia-
summit.doc

12 April 2010
When You're Caring for Others Who's Caring for You
Town Hall, Bridgwater
A course for carers like you. This course can help you to:
 Learn new skills to help you to cope with your caring situation
 Develop the confidence to take more control of your life
 Meet with others who share similar experiences
 Develop more effective relationships with health and care professionals
This is a series of six workshops. For further information, Call FREEPHONE 0800 988 5520 or email:
enquiries@eppcic.co.uk

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Events
13 April 2010
Dementia Information Session
Whitbourne House ,Whitbourne Avenue , Swindon SN3 2JX
This dementia information session will cover the following topics:
 What is dementia/types and how to diagnose;
 Medication and its impact;
Dementia 2020 what does the future hold; and
 Dementia is there a cure?
There will also be a question and answer session This event is free but please note that there will be a cancellation
fee of £50 For further information or to book a place, please contact: Mark MacNeaney on Tel: 01793 523003, Fax
01793 523016 or email mmacneaney@swindon.gov.uk

20 April 2010
LINking Up, Moving Forward!
The Carter Room Fry Club & Conference Centre Somerdale Keynsham Bristol BS31 2AU
Last year, we carried out our ‘Have Your Say’ survey, in which we asked you to tell us what was most important to
you about the Health and Social Care services in B&NES. To take forward the findings of this survey, we are now
inviting LINk Members and Participants to come and tell us their views about the best ways of improving services in
three priority areas that were highlighted by the people of B&NES in the survey:
 Care of the elderly
Support for people with disabilities
Awareness of/access to services We will have a number of expert speakers to tell you about how these services
are currently provided, and about plans for the future.
We need your input to this - we want to tell the NHS and Council professionals who plan the services what it is that
the people of B&NES want from them. We can only do this if you tell us your views. There will be food, drinks, etc
for everyone who comes. So, please, help us to improve services in B&NES! Let us know if you can come, and
make a note in your diary. There will be a limited number of places, so it has to be strictly first come, first served!
To avoid disappointment, please complete the attached reply slip as soon as possible, and by 9 April 2010 at the
latest. If you have any queries, please telephone us on 0117 923 2288 or email us at contact@baneslink.co.uk

20 April 2010
Working with People who Self-Injure
Bristol
This informative and participative one-day workshop will be of interest to: workers from statutory and voluntary
sector agencies, who work with people who self-injure or who want to learn more about the issue. Participants will
have a chance to discuss and share experiences and an opportunity to learn from the extensive work with women
who self-injure Topics covered will include: Why do people self-injure? What are their needs? What issues does
self-injury raise for workers? Responding helpfully For further information and a booking form, please contact the
Bristol Crisis Service for Women - bcsw@btconnect.com or Tel: 0117 927 9600

21 April 2010
LINk Cornwall Drop-In Event
The Guildhall (Long Room) 12 Lower Fore Street, Saltash PL12 6JX
Want to influence health and social care services in Cornwall? Tell LINk (Local Involvement Network) in Cornwall
what you think is and isn’t working well in health and social care. Learn what other people in Cornwall think and
explore what LINk in Cornwall can be doing to make change happen. Talk to your local Patient Advice and Liaison
Service (PALS) team. For further information, please Telephone: 01872 243533 Email
linkincornwall@cornwallrcc.co.uk or visit the website: www.linkincornwall.org.uk

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Events
26 April 2010
Fringe Session on Taking Forward the Acute Care Declaration
Premier Inn, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BZ

This event is aimed at members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) who are unable to attend the South West
Development Centre Acute Care Declaration Event on the 27th April. We have organised a joint RCN & SWDC
Acute Care Declaration fringe event at the RCN Congress in Bournemouth. The event will take place from
17.45pm – 18.45pm.

For further information, please contact Alan Howard, Development Consultant Acute Care, Mobile: 07876 453497.

27 April 2010
Taking Forward the Acute Care Declaration
Taunton Rugby Football Club, Taunton
The Acute Care Declaration provides a set of high level core values and principles upon which to base, develop
and sustain high quality acute service development. It aims “to ensure that people with mental health problems,
who are acutely ill, receive the services they need at the time of their greatest vulnerability.” The declaration is built
around a commitment from both service providers and those who purchase services to work together with service
users and carers towards an over arching aim of commissioning and providing timely high quality service provision
throughout an individual’s acute journey. The event is relevant to all involved in development and provision of acute
services, from local acute care forum members, service users and carers, commissioners and clinical staff who
provide care and treatment across the South West For further information and a booking form, please go to:
http://www.its-services.org.uk/silo/files/taking-forward-the-acute-care-declaration.doc

28 April 2010
Working with People who Self Injure
Bristol
This informative and participative one-day workshop will be of interest to: workers from statutory and voluntary
sector agencies, who work with people who self-injure or who want to learn more about the issue. Participants will
have a chance to discuss and share experiences and an opportunity to learn from the extensive work with women
who self-injure Topics covered will include: Why do people self-injure? What are their needs? What issues does
self-injury raise for workers? Responding helpfully For further information and a booking form, please contact the
Bristol Crisis Service for Women - bcsw@btconnect.com or Tel: 0117 927 9600

29 April 2010
Race Equality Forum AGM and Conference
Somerset College, Taunton
A number of workshops have been created to support discussions around some key issues for Forum members,
these include embedding race equality into the implementation of the Equality Bill, and a review of frontline race
discrimination support available in our region. Full details of the workshops will be circulated prior to the conference
with an opportunity to book your place before the 29th April. For further information, please contact Diana Blake on
01823 250836 Diana.Blake@equalitysouthwest.org.uk

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Events
17 May 2010
Pride, Progress and Transformation
Somerset College, Taunton
The South West Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual (LGB) and Transgender (Trans) Equality Networks, will launch the interim
findings of their South West based research project “Pride, Progress & Transformation” with this regional event.
The event will be used to communicate the results of the exciting piece of research designed to identify the real
issues for LGB & Trans people living, working and visiting the South West region. The programme will include
speakers from key organisations working in the area of LGB & Trans Equality. Organisations such as the Equality
& Human Rights Commission, the Government Equalities Office and Gendered Intelligence are already booked.
There will also be an opportunity to hear about good practice examples from within the South West. Workshop
sessions will provide an opportunity for delegates to contribute to the final research reports (one on LGB and the
other on trans) which will encapsulate all of the findings from the research. For further information about this event
and a booking form, please contact: Diana Blake Administrative Assistant Email:
Diana.Blake@equalitysouthwest.org.uk Tel: 01823 250836 A: East Reach House, East Reach, Taunton,
Somerset, TA1 3EN

21-23 May 2010

Mindfulness Course
Sharpham House, Ashprington, Totnes, TQ9 7UT
Mindfulness is
 An effective way to manage stress in daily life
 A way to recognize unwanted patterns as they occur
 A way to make positive choices rather than habitual responses.
It is the art of observing the mind, the body and the breath with acceptance and without judgement. Using a range
of techniques, it can be learned and used by anyone. It is recommended by the NHS to develop positive health and
wellbeing and is increasingly used in professional development and education. Sharpham Mindfulness courses
include
 Mindfulness in Daily Life;
 Professional Development Programmes;
 Practice Days; and
 Outreach Work. Sharpham House, overlooking the river Dart has spacious rooms and extensive gardens.
Its warm friendly atmosphere provides an ideal setting in which to learn these skills. This weekend retreat will offer
an opportunity to explore together some mindfulness meditation practices as taught in Eastern Buddhist traditions
and in contemporary mindfulness-based approaches to therapy and healthcare. The weekend will be a mixture of
extended periods of practice, conversation and silence. It is open to anyone with an interest in how mindfulness
can support and enhance their health and well-being. It may be of interest to people who have some experience of
mindfulness, whether in a spiritual tradition or a Western therapeutic context, and would like to take their practice
deeper. Newcomers are also welcome as full instructions will be given.
For further information, please Telephone 01803 732542 or email admin@sharphamtrust.org

25 May 2010
Human Rights in Healthcare
Castle Hotel, Taunton
The event is sponsored by the Department of Health and will be led by experienced trainers from the British
Institute of Human Rights. Sessions will be practical and interactive with ample opportunity for stimulating
discussion and shared learning. The key benefits you will gain from attending are:
 Learning about human rights in healthcare settings
 Updated information on current legislation and ways in which organisations can use this to improve their
performance.
To register for a place, please contact June Clarke on june.clarke@skillsforhealth.org.uk with your full contact
details, and advise of any special requirements you may have, dietary or access.

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29 June 2010
Regional Migrant Workers Action Plan launch event
Somerset College, Taunton
This event will include: - The formal launch of the Regional Action Plan. The Action Plan is currently being
published and will be available shortly. - A report on progress a year after the completion of the Regional Scrutiny
process on migrant workers. - The dissemination of the findings of the Equality South West migrant workers project
(which will be accompanied by a report). - Workshop discussions on selected areas of the Action Plan (such as
Events
education or health). Please keep the date free in your diary if you wish to attend. Public and private bodies will be
charged £30 for the event, whilst there is a refundable charge of £10 to voluntary and community sector
organisations. A programme for the event will be available nearer the time. For further information please contact
Diana Blake: diana.blake@equalitysouthwest.org.uk

23 September 2010
Mental Health First Aid Training - Cohort 25
To be confirmed
MHFA Instructor Training consists of 7 days with additional follow up support. The dates for the course are outlined
below (each cohort will have up to 12 instructors). Instructors MUST attend all seven dates identified within their
chosen cohort. The cost of the Instructors training is £1900 plus VAT. Training dates are: 23 & 24 September 2010,
6, 7, 8, 21, 22 October 2010.

For further information, please contact SarahJoy Boldison on 07775 684776; sarahjoy.boldison@swdc.org.uk

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National Events

14 April 2010
Social Inclusion Training Pack Day
Newcastle Upon Tyne
This training event will:
 Set out a clear aspiration for inclusion work
 Provide an opportunity to share good practice in supporting both people and communities so that everyone can
achieve the life they want in the community of their choice
 Demonstrate a range of ways that the Social Inclusion Training Pack can assist with building and evaluating the
impact of inclusion plans It will provide key information alongside really practical workshop exercises to help
participants focus on the specific things that need to be done to support people in the community beyond services.
If you have already purchased your copy of the Social Inclusion Training Pack, then come along to this day and
learn more about the values, practices and insights that help people to move from observing to attending and real
belonging. To book your place and/or order a copy of the Training pack, please contact Pauline White at:
Pauline.White@ndti.org.uk or phone on (+44) 1225 789 135.

20 April 2010
Sustainable Social Care
Hallam Conference Centre, London W1W 6JJ
This conference aims to share the latest findings and both strategic and practical recommendations from the
innovative Sustainable Social Care Programme. The Programme is exploring how sustainable development
approaches can help realise the vision of Putting People First and support the improvement and efficiency agenda
including Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA). Why Sustainable Social Care? Social Care Services and their
users are among the most affected by the major social, economic and environmental challenges of our time. That
is, an ageing and dynamically diverse population, climate change, energy insecurity, financial instablity and
increases in health inequalities and issues such as obesity, mental health, alcohol misuse, chronic illnesses and
complex conditions such as dementia. The premise of the Sustainability Social Care Programme is that successful
approaches to these challenges will recognise and address social, economic and environmental factors
simultaneously and will take the longer term view. The conference will address critical strategic and operational
issues around sustainability and social care. * Find out what conditions need to be in place to make social care
sustainable * Examine good practice examples which identify what works in practice, barriers faced and lessons for
the future * Be the first to hear and discuss the recommendations of our Local Authority Learning Network bringing
together senior figures from across local government, housing, health, climate and environment * Join a growing
network of thinkers and doers who are driving the changes necessary to make care services sustainable. For
further information and to book a place, contact Liz Preter at Centrevents on 020 8922 1135 or email
info@centrevents.co.uk or book online at: www.centrevents.co.uk/book-online.aspx

22 April 2010
Sexual Abuse - 3 Linked Workshops
Eastleigh, Hampshire
These three workshops are linked and will provide delegates with an opportunity to discuss/explore core issues
surrounding Sexual Abuse.
Workshop 1 - What is Sexual Abuse - 11 March 2010 Prevalence Myths and Stereotypes Abuser theories
Prevention and Detection
Workshop 2 - Survival Skills (including self-harm) -25 March 2010 Counting the Losses Crime and Memory
Workshop 3 - Managing Disclosures (Adult Survivors) - 22 April 2010 Re-traumatisation/Re-victimisation
Unresolved Issues The Reality of Letting Go

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Events
29 April 2010
Money Management for Vulnerable People
Inmarsat, 99 City Road, London EC1
Poor money management leads many vulnerable people into significant difficulties with debt, often resulting in the
loss of a tenancy - making even tougher a life already beset with challenges. More knowledge about financial
matters and a better attitude to money can help vulnerable people create security, increased independence and
participation in the community, and the ability to make choices and plan for the future – making the most of life’s
opportunities more than just ‘getting by’. For further information or to book a place please go to:
http://www.lemosandcrane.co.uk/home/index.php?id=205743

30 April 2010
Think Family new models of
BVSC, 38 Digbeth Birmingham. B5 6DR
Don’t miss this crucial event which will use keys to unlock the potential - treasure chest or minefield? – of ‘Thinking
Family’. It will present findings from the latest DH evaluation of Family Nurse Partnerships; create a safe space for
critical debate and reflection on family-focused working; give examples of where local services are piloting different
ways of working systemically with the diverse formations of adults and children that constitute families; and hear
how recognising the resources of parents with mental health problems and their children can really make a
difference. For further information, please go to: http://www.pmhcwn.org.uk/events/index.asp A booking form is
available at: http://www.pmhcwn.org.uk/events/bookingform.asp

24 May 2010
Ethnicity and Use of the Mental Health Act
Friends House 173-177 Euston Road London NW1 2BJ
This one day event will focus on the exploration of the following questions:
 How should we interpret these findings?
 Is racism the main issue behind the fact that some BME groups are over represented in terms of admission and
detention rates and also the increased use of certain diagnostic categories such as schizophrenia?
 Should we be focusing on understanding and learning why certain BME groups are not over represented?
 Have the changes to the Mental Health Act been detrimental or helpful? To whom?
 What alternatives are available and seen as useful to people from BME communities who have been, or who are
currently at risk of being detained?
 Where do the solutions lie? Should we be focusing on tackling racism in society? Should we be making stronger
efforts to address institutional racism within mental health services?
This conference will be relevant to anyone in the field of mental health and social care. Also, officers from local
authorities and NHS trusts across the UK, mental health professionals and practitioners, including Approved Mental
Health Professionals, charities, third sector, educational establishments, the legal profession, academics and policy
makers. Limited free places are available to service users and carers. The full conference brochure is available at:
http://bme-mentalhealth.org.uk/userfiles/BME%20Conf%20Brochure%20May%202010.pdf and you can book a
place by visiting: http://www.bme-mentalhealth.org.uk/userfiles/BME%20Booking%20Form%20May%202010.pdf

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25 May 2010
The Implications of the Marmot Review: Developing A New Health Inequalities Strategy
Westminster, London
Providing health equality is essential in not only delivering a fair and just society but ensuring people have the
opportunity to reach their full potential. Going beyond the previously set national targets to reduce the gap in infant
mortality and life expectancy rates, the Government commissioned Professor Sir Michael Marmot to undertake a
major review of health inequalities. The Issues Throughout the day delegates will have the chance to engage with
the panel, investigating key issues such as: Reviewing the newly published report and its implications for service
providers Turning the reforms into effective practical measures: timetable for action Identifying and overcoming
barriers to reform National and local delivery agencies: developing strong and effective partnerships Ensuring
integration with other government health strategies & initiatives Reducing regional health inequalities & tackling
variations in survival rates Future policy direction The morning of this Policy and Practice Briefing will provide
delegates with a forum to review the newly published report, consider its implications and discuss the way ahead in
tackling health inequalities. The afternoon will be highly interactive, investigating successful local examples of
addressing health inequalities and offering practical solutions to the challenges faced by service providers and
users.
For further details including the key issues to be discussed please click the link below:
http://dods.msgfocus.com/c/16erFNBYtrkW6TyZ
Delegates will be invited from local authorities, both officers and members; national, regional and local health
services; relevant central government departments & bodies; community and user led groups; NGOs and charities;
health specialists and professionals; and any stakeholder with an interest in or is affected by health inequalities.
Further Information and Registration Begin Online Registration Process at:
http://dods.msgfocus.com/c/16erSJaMAw8MsNzo
Download a Booking form from: http://dods.msgfocus.com/c/16es5EJAHAWCOHzN To register for this event or to
view further details, please use the links above or contact James MacDaid, Research and Development Manager,
Westminster Briefing Email: James.MacDaid@westminster-briefing.com Tel: 020 7096 2917

27 May 2010
Social Inclusion Training Pack Day
Clumber Room, Denewood Training Centre, Denewood Crescent, Bilborough, Nottingham
This training event will:
 Set out a clear aspiration for inclusion work
 Provide an opportunity to share good practice in supporting both people and communities so that everyone can
achieve the life they want in the community of their choice
 Demonstrate a range of ways that the Social Inclusion Training Pack can assist with building and evaluating the
impact of inclusion plans It will provide key information alongside really practical workshop exercises to help
participants focus on the specific things that need to be done to support people in the community beyond services.
If you have already purchased your copy of the Social Inclusion Training Pack, then come along to this day and
learn more about the values, practices and insights that help people to move from observing to attending and real
belonging. To book your place and/or order a copy of the Training pack, please contact Pauline White at:
Pauline.White@ndti.org.uk or phone on (+44) 1225 789 135.

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8-9 June 2010
Third New Types of Working in Health and Social Care Event
Hilton Hotel, Gateshead, Newcastle
This two day conference will use a mix of expert speakers and interactive workshops to explore innovative ways of
workforce development in health and social care, ensuring that they are effective and provide high quality care. The
conference will examine how to make the transition to a workforce that is equipped to deliver a wide range of
services and meet the challenges of the future. The two day conference fee of £99 includes one night's hotel
accommodation and the conference dinner. Book your place before 10 April 2010 for only £49. For further
information contact: marie@eventprouk.com or telephone 0845 838 2518.
To book your place online visit www.eventprouk.com and click on: EVENT REGISTRATION username: EP960
password: SK080610 (Please note that all the 0's are zeros and use capital letters)

30 June 2010 / 20 July 2010

Negotiation Skills - for Commissioners, Providers and Managers (2 Day Event)
Central London
This is a two day course in Solutions Focused Negotiation on 30th June and 20th July in Central London. There is
a tremendous challenge in providing excellent public services under intense financial pressure. At the same time
there is a need to make the emerging markets a reality in the public-service sector. It is important, not only to
provide services today, but also to build capacity for the future. In order to rise to these challenges, excellent
negotiation skills are required; skills in building agreements which truly address the needs of commissioning
bodies, providers and all other stakeholders. Good negotiators can build agreements which deliver the needed
results, while also building good relations for the future. Solutions Focused negotiation is all about creating
agreements both sides want to keep, while building good relations, and not wasting any time in the process. It is
built around "MAGIC" - a structure that makes negotiation quick, easy and enjoyable to learn. It is a way of going
about seeking solutions which are better for both sides. People often report dramatic increases in their negotiation
results and confidence after training in the MAGIC negotiation model. For further information or to book a place,
please go to: http://www.sfwork.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk=460 or Tel: 08453 707145.

16 September 2010
Problem Solving Therapy: The Next Wave
University of Nottingham
This skills training day will allow participants to learn about: - Recent clinical advances in problem solving therapy
(PST) for a range of psychological and health problems, including mood disorders, personality disorder, and how
these clinical problems impact adaptation, severity and course of health conditions such as heart disease, cancer,
diabetes and obesity. - Strategies for addressing negative problem orientation and fostering positive problem
orientation - PST and the challenging client - Problem solving for the clinician: participants will learn how to apply
problem solving principles to their cognitive behavioural case formulation, treatment planning, and development of
clinical progress notes. For further information, please contact Lorna Viikna at Lorna.Viikna@nottshc.nhs.uk

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Contact us
South West Development Centre

Bridgwater Office: Mallard Court,

Express Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RN.
Tel: 01278 432 002
Fax: 01278 432003
Email: infosw@swdc.org.uk.
Web: www.southwest.swdc.org.uk

Regional Director: Paddy Cooney, 07957 153139,

paddy.cooney@swdc.org.uk

Mental health lead: Kate Schneider, Deputy Regional Director, 07973

732766, kate.schneider@swdc.org.uk

Children and families lead: Linda Parker, Programme Director, 07920

711007, linda.parker@swdc.org.uk

System Development lead: Carrie Morgan, Programme Director, 07900

905 487, carrie.morgan@swdc.org.uk

Long Term Conditions lead: Sandy Clarke , Regional Lead, 07889

209083, Sandy.clarke@ltc-team.org.uk

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Contact us
Department of Health South West

Government Office for the South West

2 Rivergate, Temple Quay, Bristol,
BS1 6EH
Tel: 0117 900 1700
Fax: 0117 900 1900
Email: swcontactus@gosw.gsi.gov.uk
Web: www.gos.gov.uk/gosw/

Deputy Regional Director Social Care and Local Partnerships: Lynne

Dean, 07917 210508, lynne.dean@dh.gsi.gov.uk

Learning Disabilities Lead: Sue Turner, 07866 715742,

sue.turner@dhsocialcareprogrammes.org.uk

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