EAST HANTS SERVICE USER NETWORK

Fareham Gosport Havant and Petersfield

One in four of us is a user of mental health services.

If you are that one then this may be for you!

TELL ME MORE


The Service User Network came about because of the National Standards of mental health. Those who use the services are needed. We need you to get involved in how services in health , social and voluntary sectors are set up, delivered and evaluated.

In this way the voices of the users are heard. Free training and full support is available and any existing skill WILL be made use of!

FACTS


Service user representatives sit on the Locality Implementation Team. We need the support of other users for the information to be fed back to us. This could include information about housing, GP and community services, in-patient and residential services.

There are also sub-groups on Mental Health and the Law, Day Opportunities, and many more that affect our daily lives.

There are payments for expenses and no one is just thrown in at the deep end.

ADVANTAGES


This is not about token views. We now have the chance to have a say about what we want.

This can only be good for how we feel about ourselves.

You will have a role description tailored for you. The experience you gain along with new skills can be of use to you when seeking or returning to employment.

You can meet and make new friends in a supportive atmosphere.


IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE PLEASE GET IN TOUCH


Contact: Tracy Nicholls
Service User Team Manager
Gosport Business Centre
Unit 2
Frater Gate
Aerodrome Road
Gosport
Hants
PO13 OFQ
Telephone:01329 848604
e-mail: serviceusersteam@hotmail.co.uk



East Hants Service User Team Café Club
Venue United Reform Church, Osborn Road Fareham
Time: 10am - 1pm
This group gives Mind members the chance to utilise cooking skills by taking part in the preparation of a light lunch and baking.