Hazel Johnson

The Mid Nottinghamshire Cancer programme is undertaking a significant work programme to transform cancer services in line with local and national strategies.  Our work is currently focusses on improving services for patients living in Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood.  We are working with lots of organisations to influence change, including our local GP practices, hospitals, … Are You Interested in Influencing Cancer Services

Nottinghamshire Health Care Trust are holding and event for Carers, Patients and staff to share their experiences and ideas to help the Trust to help them to make positive changes to service delivery. The events take place at: Millbrock Mental Health Unit – Kings Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL  on Wednesday 12th October … Mental Health Services for Older People – Transformation Event

THE CARERS’ COUNCIL – Allies in Adult Mental Health The Carers’ Council is a charity and offers support across Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City (and beyond) to families, friends and carers of those experiencing mental distress by providing: Someone to talk to about experiences Quarterly Open Meetings with speakers and social activities. Quarterly Newsletter of events and … Carers Council – Newsletter

A free online service in Nottingham is helping people to stay in their homes for longer, improve health and wellbeing, and reduce isolation. Rally Round allows a network to be created around a person with care needs. Anything that the person needs help with can be listed as a task and trusted friends, family members, … Rally Round – Free online network

From September 2016, Nottingham Photographers’ Hub is running free courses on Digital Photography in the city centre.  Each course lasts 10 weeks, on a Thursday or Friday afternoon and sessions last 3 hours. Cameras are provided, but you can bring your own if you prefer. At the end of the course, there will be an exhibition … Free photography courses for adults with mental health problems September 2016 to June 2017

Save the date!  7th September 2016 3:30pm- 5:30pm Hucknall Rolls Royce, Watnall Road, NG15 6EP Health stands, Health Checks, Meds. Management, Weight Management, Smoking Cessation Buffet & Drinks Presentations and Guest Speakers Local NHS Plans Question Time You can pre book youtr place by contacting Nikki Biddlestone: 0115 883 1790/ nikki.biddlestone@nottinghamnorthandeastccg.nhs.uk 

The stroke association are running a Yoga and Relaxation Course Starting in September which will benefit Stroke survivors and their carers.  (Priority will be given to those  living in the County. For more information download: Yoga Relaxation

a 2 e write and deliver training with and for people with learning disabilities and are looking to recruit people who have experience of using or supporting a family member to use health or social care services. The experts will be held on a register of casual workers and will join the Care Quality Inspection … Adocacy 2 Engagement (a 2 e) Expert By Experience

University of Derby – Online Learning The University of Derby have created a free online short course entitled, “Understanding Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD” that is designed to help individuals to learn more about these conditions and a course entitled “Bridging the Dementia Divide: Supporting People Living with Dementia” To register for these courses visit: http://www.derby.ac.uk/online/free-courses