COALITION NEWSWorking together to promote equality of opportunity and

independent living for disabled people in SurreyJune 2018, Issue 60

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60th ISSUEThis is our 60th issue of Coalition News, which was first published in November 2007. However as the normal retirement age of 60 no longer exists, it’s too early for Coalition News to go into retirement yet. We hope you agree!

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT IN YOUR HOMEOur Community Equipment Group, pictured here, meet regularly to ensure continual improvements in the supply of Community Equipment and Technology Enabled Care - enabling people to remain independent in their own homes.One of our members helped the County Council recently to evaluate bids for grants to provide innovative ways of supporting people at home.The Group sometimes also discuss home adaptations, disabled facilities grants (DFGs) and wheelchair services so if you are interested in any of these services please join the Group. Contact Yasmin Broome: email yasmin.broome@surreycoalition.org.uk or Tel/Text 07455 267424

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NEWS IN BRIEFUPDATE ON SURREY HEARTLANDSSurrey Heartlands began as an STP (Sustainability and Transformation Partnership) 2 years ago and has progressed since then to integrate the3 Clinical Commissioning Groups (Guildford and Waverley, Surrey Downs and North West Surrey) into an Integrated Care System (ICO) with Surrey County Council.The CCGs have worked together to jointly commission new services including in the current procurement of Wheelchair Services and NHS 111 and Out of Hospital Urgent Care services. They are now integrating leadership roles in communications and engagement and the new Engagement lead is Liz Patroe, with whom we are already working closely to ensure the involvement of disabled people and those with long term health conditions in their future plans for health and social care services.Health and Social Care plans for people in Surrey HeartlandsFollowing public engagement about their draft Strategic Plan, Surrey Heartlands have now produced a report on engagement outcomes - use this link: https://www.surreysays.co.uk/deputy-ceo/commissioning/They are now developing Integrated Care Partnerships in each of the 3 CCG areas to involve Providers and the Voluntary, Community and Faith sectors in developing more local plans for integrating health and social care.New opinion panelSurrey Heartlands are setting up an Opinion Panel of diversely representative citizens. For more information use this link: http://tinyurl.com/ybew5vv7

A NEW VISION FOR SURREYThe new Surrey County Council Chief Executive, Joanna Killian, has been leading work to reshape SCC’s overall vision for Surrey and how we all work together. This is now live on the Council’s website: http://tinyurl.com/yb5t47bx . This vision was approved by the Council on 22nd May, and plans are being made for engagement events to help develop the vision with partners, staff, residents and other key stakeholders. The first engagement events for the Voluntary, Community and Faith sectors are being held on 6th and 9th July. We are determined to work closely with Joanna and all our partners to help shape a better future for us all

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NEW NAME FOR DANSThe Chairs, Vice-Chairs and members of the DANS agreed at their Area meetings in May to change their name to

DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT NETWORK SURREY.It is good to see the re-introduction of the word Empowerment into their name because they were originally set up nearly 15 years ago as the Empowerment Boards.

A new leaflet is being produced which will be circulated soon.See pages 6 to 10 for more information about what members have been doing recently, and for dates of future meetings

NEW REPORT FROM HEALTHWATCH ON CARE HOMESSurrey Healthwatch have recently published the findings of their recent review of mealtimes in Care Homes for older people. The report called “What I want within reason” explores the observations, views and experiences of 237 residents, families, carers and staff gathered by Healthwatch volunteers during visits to 20 care homes across the county. The report also makes recommendations for providers and commissioners. To see the report, use this link http://tinyurl.com/yawlufcb , or contact Lauren, email: Lauren.terKuile@healthwatchsurrey.co.uk, Tel: 01483 572 790, or Text 07545 433 465

TRAVELLING BY TUBE ?Use this link to find out about the 74 London Underground stations which are now step free: https://tfl.gov.uk/transport-accessibility/

SURREY RECOVERY COLLEGEWe published an article on Page 2 of the April Issue of Coalition News about the Recovery College, which unfortunately gave an incorrect email address. The correct email address is recovery.college@sabp.nhs.uk.Our apologies for this error

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUOOMPHThis social enterprise called “Our Organisation Makes People Happy” is working with Active Surrey to arrange for more seated physical activity classes to be set up all over Surrey. Use this link for more information, and contact Mark.sherwood@surreycc.gov.uk, Tel. 01483 519 334, or Text 07973 976 702 if you can suggest a venue for an OOMPH class near you. http://tinyurl.com/ycgf7uhz

OTAGO is another physical activity class run by Active Surrey for the over 50s. See the website for details of classes: www.activesurrey/over50s , or contact charlotte.long@surreycc.gov.uk, Tel./Text 07968 832 429

CARERS WEEKThere are many information awareness events for carers taking place all over Surrey to celebrate Carers week between 11th and 15th June.

LEARNING DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEKThis is from 18th to 24th June 2018, and the Learning Disability Partnership Board have been working with services which support people with learning disability to showcase their services during this particular week. Plans include services opening their doors to people who want to find out what is on offer

SABP MEMBERS EVENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

This event is being held onWednesday 20th June

From 10 to 1 pmAt SABP Trust HQ in Leatherhead

Activities include a presentation on communications and opportunities to try out touch screen computers and iPads and a sensory room.

While you are there please say hello to Jane on the FoCUS stand and join FoCUS to get involved and have your say on the Trust’s learning disability services.

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For more information about the event contact engage@sabp.nhs.uk, or Tel. 01372 216 158, or Text 07786 202 545

CCG AGMSGo along to the Annual Meeting of your local NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to hear about what they have been doing, and about their plans for the current year.

North East Hants and FarnhamTheir AGM is being held on Wednesday 27th June, from 6 pm at the Church on the Heath, Elvetham Heath, GU51 1HA. Register to attend at http://tinyurl.com/y9r8dl8t

North West SurreyTheir AGM is being held on Wednesday 18th July, from 12.30 to 3 pm at HG Wells Centre, Woking. Light refreshments from 12.30 and several information stands (including Surrey Coalition) before the Annual Meeting starts. To register to attend, Tel. 01372 232 436, Text: 07880 091 328, or email nwsccg.comms@nhs.netGuildford & WaverleyTheir AGM is being held on Tuesday 24th July, from 5 pm to 6.30 pm in the Glass Room at G Live. To register email gwccg.info@nhs.net, Tel.01483 405 450, Text 07827 663 749

NHS 70TH ANNIVERSARY

Surrey Heartlands are celebrating 70 years of the NHS on Thursday 5th July with a Choir Celebration taking place at G Live in Guildford, from 6.30 to 9.30 pm. Use this link to book your place: http://tinyurl.com/y9j72u4c

HAVE YOUR SAY ON STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING AIR POLUTIONThe County Council are consulting on: A low emissions transport strategy, and An Electric Vehicle strategy

Use this link to give your views: www.surreycc.gov.uk/cleanertravel Closing date is 26th August

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WHAT MEMBERS HAVE BEEN DOINGDISABILITY ALLIANCE NETWORK SURREY

(NOW CALLED DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT NETWORK SURREY)

DANS members met at their 4 Area Group meetings during May and discussed a wide range of subjects, including:

Reigate & Banstead local Transport Plan

Healthwatch Surrey’s priorities for 2018/19, which include ongoing work on mental health, care homes and hospital discharge and a new project on Care at Home. Members also discussed the HealthwatchInformation and Advice service and the new NHS Complaints Advocacy service.

CONTACT Healthwatch Helpdesk: 0303 303 0023 SMS: 07592 787 533, online contact form: http://tinyurl.com/ydgtoanw

The new Adult Community Health service for the Surrey Downs area, which will start on 1st October 2018

First Aid Training provided by the British Red Cross

Disability Equipment Service (www.disabilityequipmentservice.co.uk)

Update on the introduction of charges for Blue Badge holders in Waverley - one concession had been obtained giving people one hour extra free. Applications for a free permit can be made to Waverley Council. Visit http://tinyurl.com/yd7ra9a7 to check your eligibility.

NEW MID SURREY VICE CHAIRMid Surrey were pleased to elect a new Vice-Chair at their meeting on 14th May. William (Bill) Phillips is pictured here.

NEXT MEETINGSSee Page 14 for dates of the next meetings in September 2018. For more information contact Julia: email Julia.otoo@surreycc.gov.uk, Tel. 01372 832 984, Text 07970 749 933

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LEARNING PARTNERSHIP BOARDAt their last meeting in May, members talked about: Carers Support provided by Action for Carers Surrey Surrey Supported Learning Open Day on Saturday

23rd June, 10-1 pm, Woking Adult Learning Centre Progress on Transforming Care The role of a Carer Practice Adviser employed by the County Council Upcoming Learning Disability Week and Carers Week events.

Please contact Yasmin.broome@surreycoalition.org.uk or Tel./Text 07455 267 424 to find out more and to join the Partnership Board

PATIENT TRANSPORTOur Patient Advisory Group continues to meet frequently with South Central Ambulance Service who provide non-emergency patient transport across West and East Surrey together with NHS CCG Commissioners.

At their recent meeting they discussed problems with the eligibility criteria for patient transport often due to confusion amongst GPs and Hospitals about the criteria which we know causes many difficulties for patients.

They also heard about SCAS’s progress in better scheduling of transport, and in recruiting more staff following recent Open Days.If you have to use PTS to get to hospital appointments please join the group. Contact angie.taylor@surreycoalition.org.uk, Tel./Text 07908 146167

HYPERTENSION PROJECTSurrey Heartlands are running a new Hypertension Project undertaking research with individuals who have or are at risk of hypertension, through standardised phone discussions and a workshop on 27th June, Surrey Coalition members were given the opportunity to participate in this work

WHEELCHAIR SURVEYFollowing on from the workshop held in February with over 40 wheelchair users and carers, Surrey Downs CCG are now developing the service specification for the new service. They undertook a survey of wheelchair users recently to seek their views on specific aspects of the future service,

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including the locations of one stop demonstration sites where people might go for assessment, provision and repairs. Our Co-Chair, Nick Markwick, continues to represent wheelchair users on the Wheelchair Procurement Board.DISABILITY WORKING GROUPDisabled people living in North West Surrey meet with managers at Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospital every 3 months to advise them on disability access issues. When they met in March, the Group discussed: Patients experience in A&E Patient passport Pharmacy Improvement Plan Patient safety Shared Care recordsThe next meeting is on Monday 18th June, 10-12 at St. Peter’s.Please contact Angie if you would like to attend: Tel./Text 07908 146167 or email: angie.taylor@surreycoalition.org.uk

AUTISM PARTNERSHIP BOARDAt their meeting on 26th April members discussed: Social groups run by the National Autistic Society The Autism Pathway Progress on Transforming Care, and The work of the Employment subgroup

People with autism and their carers are welcome to join the Board. Please contact Yasmin if you are interested: Tel/Text 07455 267424, or email Yasmin.broome@surreycoalition.org.uk

The next meeting is on Thursday 12th July, 1.30 to 3 pm at Park House in Leatherhead

LONG TERM NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS GROUP

LTNC group members met again in May, and focussed this time on Psychological Therapy Services. Vivienne Langhorn from MindMatters (run by SABP), one of 7 Psychological Therapy Providers (IAPT) in

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Surrey, gave a very helpful presentation on behalf of all providers on the range of services they offer.

The Group were particularly keen to know about the recent extension of IAPT service to include people with long term health conditions as well as those with solely a mental health issue. The meeting was attended by Liz Patroe, recently appointed Engagement Lead for all 3 Surrey Heartlands CCGs, who is kindly taking forward two main actions: To ensure people with neurological conditions can access IAPT services, and To ensure all IAPT Providers offer the option of an SMS text facility as well as telephone for people wishing to self refer for therapy

The Group also heard of progress in training fitness instructors about neurological conditions which they have been working on with Active Surrey. Further information was shared about 2 other physical activity initiatives for older and disabled people called OOMPH and OTAGO.The Group plan to look at Community Equipment and home adaptations, including disabled facilities grants (DFGs) at their next meeting on 14th August. If you would like to join please contact Yasmin Broome: Tel/Text 07455 267424, or email Yasmin.broome@surreycoalition.org.uk

SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME FOR EPSOM & ST HELIER

A new group was launched on 15th May, led by Healthwatch Sutton to give an independent voice to patients and public about the challenges for the future for Epsom & St.Helier University Hospitals Trust. Further meetings are planned for June and July. Contact Yasmin.broome@surreycoalition.org.uk or Tel/Text 07455 267424, or if you are interested

COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES IN SURREY DOWNS

Surrey Downs are engaging with local people to co-design the detailed provision of new community health services for their area which will be provided from 1st October 2018 by a partnership called the Integrated Dorking, Epsom and East Elmbridge Alliance (IDEEA).They discussed this with members of the Mid Surrey Disability Alliance Network in May and are now setting up a co-design panel with patients who are represented by our Co-Chair Nick Markwick, who receives community services himself.

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LOCAL VALUING PEOPLE GROUPSThe 4 local Area Valuing People Groups met during April and May to share issues for people with learning disability between partners in the voluntary and public sectors.

They discussed matters such as: Self Advocacy and the new idea of “Peer Coaches” whereby one person could help another to be more confident and do things for themselves. The ‘coach’ would have experience of support services themselves so would know what they are like. People interested in becoming a volunteer to help with this project please contact Rebecca Brooker: Tel./Text 07772901950 or email: Rebecca.brooker@surreycc.gov.uk Dramatize Theatre Company who help people with learning difficulties tell their stories through theatre and film New courses, such as cooking and computing courses in Molesey, Camberley and Woking, provided by the Henrietta Parker Trust

All the Area Groups would like more people with a learning disability and their carers to join them.Please contact Angie: angie.taylor@surreycoalition.org.uk or Tel/Text 07908 146167 for more information and if you would need transport or support to attend a meeting

WORKING WITH SURREY POLICEWe continue to work and support Surrey Police to provide the best possible service for disabled people. Some of the recent projects are:

SURREY POLICE DISABILITY WORKING GROUP(which includes Surrey Coalition representatives) have create a newCommunity engagement plan which provides details of local disability support groups with which Police Officers can engage. The plan is to be rolled out across Surrey and visits are to be coordinated by borough Police Inspectors. The idea is to encourage engagement and trust between community groups and Surrey Police, particularly Disability Support Officers (DSOs) and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).

STOP HATE UKSurrey Police are now members of Stop Hate UK a leading national organisation working to challenge all aspects of hate crime. The organisation allows members of the public to report anonymously and seek

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extensive additional support. Further details of Stop Hate UK can now be found on the Surrey Police website: https://www.stophateuk.org/

HATE CRIME TRAININGAll Area Patrol teams within Surrey Police have attended learning disability and autism hate crime training with Waymarks and Dimensions, supporting the #ImwithSam campaign. The training days explore what it means to have a learning disability and to be autistic, alongside raising awareness of communication methods and how to prevent these types of hate crime.

DISABILITY TRAINING FOR FRONT COUNTER STAFFJenny Teagle, our qualified Access Auditor has been commissioned by Surrey Police to provide training for staff working at Police Station front counters. This follows her recent access visits to check on all access issues.

DISABILITY CONFIDENT SCHEMESurrey Police have signed up to the national Disability Confident Scheme for business and are proud to have achieved accreditation. As part of the scheme Surrey Police will continue to challenge attitudes towards disability, increase understanding of disability, remove barriers, and ensure that disabled people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and achieve their aspirations

BSL VIDEOSSurrey Police have been working on BSL videos which are to be uploaded onto the Surrey Police website and officers mobile data terminals so that officers can use them when out and about.

The videos aim to cover

What is/is not an emergency

How to contact police in emergency/ non-emergency situationsSurrey Police are also working on a video that can be used in Custody to inform detainees that they are being cautioned.

HELP CO-DESIGN COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN EPSOM,MOLE VALLEY AND EAST ELMBRIDGEPeople living in these areas are invited to join a co- design panel to help shape the new Community Health services which will start on 1st October 2018. The new service will be called the Integrated Dorking, Epsom and

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East Elmbridge Alliance (IDEEA) and the Panel is being coordinated by Caroline Sargeant at Surrey Downs CCG.

Initially the Panel will be asked to review documents, including newsletters and leaflets, and to do so remotely either online or with paper copies. There will also be occasional workshops to help design the actual service. The first workshop is planned for Wednesday 11th July.If you use Adult Community Health services including Community Nursing and the Community Hospitals, and would like to get involved, email caroline.sargeant@nhs.net, or Tel.: 01372 201 523, Text 07500 103034

EHRC APPOINTS 8 MORE DISABLEDPEOPLE TO ADVISORY GROUPThe Equality & Human Rights Watchdog has appointed 8 disabled people to its Disability Committee, including leading activists, advisers and academics. This now means that all 14 members of the Committee are disabled. For more information look on the EHRC website: http://tinyurl.com/ydcsu2ux or contact us in the Coalition Office.

NEW SERVICES

PATIENT TRANSPORT IN SURREY DOWNSThe Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service for people living in the Surrey Downs area is not provided by South Central Ambulance Service as it is in the rest of Surrey. Instead, the CCG had commissioned G4S to provide the service, but this has been changed and is now provided by Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust on an interim bases until a new service is commissioned.

The phone number to book transport has now changed to 01372 735 430, and is open 9-5 Monday to Friday as previously. To enquire about a booking or to cancel it, call 0208 296 3845, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SURREY CARE RECORD Important Information

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launched on Wednesday 29th August 2018. In the weeks that follow, this will give selected health and social care professionals shared access to people’s medical records in order to improve care.A leaflet explaining the Surrey Care Record will be sent to all households through the post over the next few weeks, and will also be available in GP Practices. Use this link to see the leaflet: https://tinyurl.com/ycdykk6b

NEW COMMUNITY café IN STAINESSurrey Disabled People’s Partnership are opening Marianne’s Community Café this month. This will be a place to drop in for coffee and home made cakes and also obtain a range of information, advice and independent advocacy, including benefits advice.

They are looking for more volunteers to help at Marianne’s as a barista or assist with the Information and Advice service. If you live locally and are interested contact Wendy Ward, Tel./Text 07885 705 132, or email wward@sdpp.org.ukMarianne’s Community Café, Unit 4, 2-10 Thames Steet, Staines, TW18 4SD

OPPORTUNITIES TO HAVE YOUR SAY

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF SURREY COALITION OF DISABLED PEOPLE?We are holding our annual Members Survey, so please make time to complete the enclosed survey form and return it to us by email or by post to the address given on the form. We need your views and suggestions for improvements. Thank you.

DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT NETWORK SURREYThe next meetings of the 4 Area Groups of the Disability Empowerment Network Surrey (previously known as DANS) are being held:

North Surrey: Tuesday 11th September, 2 to 4 pm, Addlestone Community Centre

South West Surrey, Wednesday 12th September, 10.30 to 12.30 pm,

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Godalming Baptist Church

Mid Surrey, Monday 17th September, 10.30 to 12.30 pm, Park House, Leatherhead

East Surrey, Monday 24th September, 11 am to 1pm, Orpheus Centre, Godstone

To find out more about your local Disability Empowerment Network Group and to book transport if you need it, contact Julia: Tel.: 01372 832 984, Text 07970 749 933, or email Julia.otoo@surreycc.gov.uk

GIVE YOUR VIEWS ON ADULT SOCIAL CARENigel Harvey-Whitten, Assistant Director for Lifelong Learning Disabilities, would like to hear about people’s experiences of care and support packages, and to hear their suggestions for improvement.

Please contact Nigel if you have a learning disability, or are a family carer. Email nigel.harveywhitten@surreycc.gov.uk, Tel.: 0208 541 8642, orText: 07711 048814

THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMERACCESSIBLE BOAT TRIPSurrey Care Trust have organised a trip on their boat “Slingbridge 1” for a trip on the River Wey on 13th June, departing at 1.30 from Dapdune Wharf in Guildford.

Tickets, which must be pre-booked, cost £20, including a carer or companion. For more information or to book, contact Jackie, Tel./Text 07973 282 239, or email Jacqueline.oconell@surreycaretrust.org.uk

GO TO GUILDFORD’S NEW WELLBEING CAFÉOrganised by Oakleaf, Guildford Action and Voluntary Action South West Surrey, this new Café opened on 21st May and is open from 6 to 9 pm every Monday at Beverley Hall, Hayden Place, Guildford, GU1 4LR.

Just go along and try it out if you want some company, to try out some new activities or need somewhere to go for a chat.

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SPELTHORNE PARASPORTS CLUBDisabled children and young people from 5 to 25 can join this club, together with their siblings, which is held on Saturdays from 10.15 to 11.45, when 3 different activities are on offer each time. Remaining dates from now on are 16th June, 30th June, 7th July and 21st July, all at Spelthorne Leisure Centre.

For more information visit website: https://www.spelthorne.gov.uk/ parasportsclub , call 01784 446433 or email leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk.Schedule

UPDATES ON MENTAL HEALTHINDEPENDENT MENTAL HEALTH NETWORKFor people with experience of mental ill health and carers living in Surrey and North East Hampshire.

IMHN members are pictured here at their most recent meeting held on 18th May, which focussed on influencing Commissioners on substance misuse services, suicide prevention and plans for improving both health and social care support for people with mental ill health and carers.June NewsletterUse this link to see the newly published IMHN Newsletter for June 2018, which includes more information on what has been done and achieved by IMHN members over recent months. http://tinyurl.com/yd4ybv2l

Sub-GroupsIn addition to attending the regular Network meetings, several members have joined sub-groups to work together with commissioners on a recent NICE consultation about rehabilitation services, producing outcomes for accommodation with care and support services, and contributing to a new review of the Section 75 agreement between SCC and SABP for the provision of social care services.

JOIN THE IMHN AND GIVE YOUR VIEWS TOOUse this link https://www.useyourinfluence.website/ to the website to complete an online joining form, and / or contact the Network Coordinator, Joanna: email Joanna.macpherson@surreycoalition.org.uk or Tel./Text 07801 239 859

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Is on Friday 13th July, from 10.30 to 1 pm at Park House, Leatherhead. For more information contact Joanna, Network Coordinator, Tel./Text 07801 239 859, or email Joanna.macpherson@surreycoalition.org.uk

MINDSIGHT - CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

NHS Commissioners have put in place an interim plan to try to address some of the problems of meeting demand for children and young people’s mental health services.

The interim plan is being implemented from 4th June to 7th September. They are working in collaboration with Surrey and Borders Partnership to ensure children and young people do not experience further delays in obtaining assessment and specialist treatment. For more information contact us in the Coalition office.

SAMARITANS “WE LISTEN” EVENT IN WOKINGPictured here are some of the exhibitors at the special event on Saturday 12th May organised by the Samaritans. Stall holders included local Mental Health Community Connections services, Time to Change Surrey and Psychological Therapy services. Healthy snacks and Mindfulness Colours were also available.

“SUICIDE: LET’S TALK”This is the name of a FREE 20 minute online e-learning course which focuses on developing the awareness, skills and confidence to help those in need. The “See, Say, Signpost” methodology introduced by the course aims to help us all play a more effective role in suicide prevention.

The link for the training is: https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/

NEW MENTAL HEALTH APPSApps designed to help one’s mental health, particularly aimed at younger people.

Read more here: http://tinyurl.com/y7ua92vq

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Join FoCUS if you are using or have used the services provided b y Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

2018 Spring NewsletterUse this link to see the recent FoCUS Newsletter for information about what members have been doing, and how to get involved. http://tinyurl.com/ydhr3e36

The July meetings of FoCUS are:East & Mid Surrey Park House, Randalls Road,Monday 4th June Leatherhead, KT22 0AH

South West Surrey Guildford Baptist Church, Millmead,Wednesday 6th June Guildford, GU2 4BE

North West Surrey Hythe Centre, Thorpe Road, Staines,Monday 11th June TW18 3HD

West Surrey & North East Hampshire High Cross Church, Knoll Road,Thursday 14th June Camberley, GU15 3SY

For more informationContact our FoCUS Involvement Facilitator, Jane, Tel./Text 07426 022279 , or email jane.ahmed@surreycoalition.org.uk

INVOLVEMENT WORKSHOPSurrey & Borders are holding a workshop on Friday 29th June at Trust HQ from 10.30 to 2.30 am to which all FoCUS members are invited. To book your place please contact the FoCUS Support team: Lucy@lfsolutions.co.uk, Tel./Text 07727 273 242

CARE PATHWAYS TRANSFORMATIONSABP aresetting up a Care Pathways Transformation Implementation Group to improve community mental health services. They have invited FoCUS members to join the Implementation Group to develop an effective and realistic plan to implement the new care pathways. The initial meeting is being held on Monday 18th June.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARYSURREY COALITION’S 2018 AGM

Thursday 18th October 201810.30 to 3.30 Leatherhead Leisure Centre

Save the date in your diariesMore details nearer the time

WISLEY FLOWER SHOWFrom 1st to 9th September

Please contact Yasmin Broome if you can volunteer on our publicity stand

WISLEY GARDENS FREEDOM DAYS1st and 8th August

Please contact Yasmin Broome if you can help on our publicity stand

NAS CONFERENCE 2018The National Autistic Society Surrey Branch are holding this year’s

Conference onSaturday 29th September 2018

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Use this link for more information: http://tinyurl.com/ycxrb5o4

DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK 201815th to 20th July 2018

HEALTHWATCH SURREY BOARD MEETING IN PUBLICTuesday 24th July

2 to 4 pmHigh Cross Church, Camberley

Just go along to hear about all they have been doing.

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