thinkingahead.org.uk
thinkingAHEAD - the Mental Health Website for Portsmouth
http://thinkingahead.org.uk/carers/support.htm
Skip to the main content. Support and Recovery Service. ADULT MENTAL HEALTH - CARER SUPPORT AND ADVICE SERVICE. The service provides support, advice and information for any carer or ex-carer living in the city of Portsmouth. They are able to provide access to advocacy, specialist welfare benefits advice, referrals to other agencies, emotional support, and support to deal with statutory agencies and access to local carers' groups. Below is some info lifted from our website www.portsmouthcarers.org...
thinkingahead.org.uk
thinkingAHEAD - the Mental Health Website for Portsmouth
http://thinkingahead.org.uk/housing/index.htm
Skip to the main content. Support and Recovery Service. Help with Accommodation in Portsmouth. Here are some possibilities:. If you are homeless, staying with family / friends or in insecure accommodation and need a hostel or somewhere more permanent to live, you can get advice / help from Housing Options at Portsmouth City Council (PCC). Mental Health Recovery Services at St Mary s Community Health Campus - Telephone 023 9268 0200. Portsmouth City Council website: www.portsmouth.gov.uk.
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thinkingAHEAD - the Mental Health Website for Portsmouth
http://thinkingahead.org.uk/dandt.htm
Skip to the main content. Support and Recovery Service. DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, CPA. Please see separate sections for:-. Site designed and hosted by Community Internet Services.
thinkingahead.org.uk
thinkingAHEAD - the Mental Health Website for Portsmouth
http://thinkingahead.org.uk/moneymatters/benefits.htm
Skip to the main content. Support and Recovery Service. The ThinkingAhead committee recognise that this is an area of concern to a number of people with mental health problems; instead of trying to provide information about all the benefits you may be entitled to we are using this section to signpost you to agencies and websites that may be useful when you are seeking help and advice. This is provided by the Citizens Advice Bureau. Benefit Enquiry Line 0800 882 200. The National Mind website.
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thinkingAHEAD - the Mental Health Website for Portsmouth
http://thinkingahead.org.uk/service-users/community-forums.htm
Skip to the main content. Support and Recovery Service. SERVICE USERS - Community Forums. Community Service User and Carer Forum. It s been over 10 years since these meetings began and their purpose has come to an end. The Integrated Commissioning Team at Portsmouth City Council want to continue this dialogue with those who use and are effected by services; so a Service User and Carer Forum has been established. Service User Involvement Officer. Great Western House (2nd Floor). T: 023 9268 8623.
thinkingahead.org.uk
thinkingAHEAD - the Mental Health Website for Portsmouth
http://thinkingahead.org.uk/index.htm
Skip to the main content. Support and Recovery Service. Portsmouth and Southsea Depression Group Update. This new peer support group meets on the second Saturday of each month from 11am - 1pm at the Books and Bites Cafà , 3rd Floor, Portsmouth Central Library. For more details contact Janice.psds@gmail.com. POSTED 8TH MAY 2015]. Can be downloaded at www.freemindfulness.org/download. POSTED 17TH SEPTEMBER 2014]. Royal College of Psychiatrists. POSTED 17TH SEPTEMBER 2014]. POSTED 5TH AUGUST 2014]. This gro...
thinkingahead.org.uk
thinkingAHEAD - the Mental Health Website for Portsmouth
http://thinkingahead.org.uk/service-users/charter.htm
Skip to the main content. Support and Recovery Service. PORTSMOUTH SERVICE USER INVOLVEMENT CHARTER. What is the Charter. The Portsmouth Service User Involvement Charter is a document which sets down guidance for service commissioners and providers on how to involve service users. The Charter is a two-way process and hopes to bring about a positive partnership for meaningful and valuable experiences. How does it affect me. If you work in adult mental health services. If you are a service user involved in...
thinkingahead.org.uk
thinkingAHEAD - the Mental Health Website for Portsmouth
http://thinkingahead.org.uk/moneymatters/directpayments.htm
Skip to the main content. Support and Recovery Service. ORGANISING YOUR OWN CARE - DIRECT PAYMENTS. What is a Direct Payment? A Direct Payment is money paid directly to you to fund your care services to meet your individual care, or support needs. You could use your Direct Payment to:. Pay a personal assistant to provide personal care and support. Arrange for an agency to provide your care. Arrange respite care services. Pay for equipment that will help you to live a more independent life. Who can't have...
thinkingahead.org.uk
thinkingAHEAD - the Mental Health Website for Portsmouth
http://thinkingahead.org.uk/veterans/index.htm
Skip to the main content. Support and Recovery Service. Supporting Veterans (former service men and women) who have mental health problems as a result of serving their country. A 24 - hour Helpline (tel: 0800 138 1619). The Helpline provides free and confidential mental health advice and support line. It is for current and ex-Service personnel, and their families and carers. Short Stay clinical treatment - with other Veterans - at one of our specialist Treatment Centres in Ayrshire, Shropshire and Surrey.
thinkingahead.org.uk
thinkingAHEAD - the Mental Health Website for Portsmouth
http://thinkingahead.org.uk/treatment/index.htm
Skip to the main content. Support and Recovery Service. The treatment/s you are offered should be based on evidence of their use and effectiveness with your symptoms/condition. These are drugs that relieve symptoms of depression, they are used to treat moderate to severe depression. Treatment lasts for at least six months after you have started to recover. If you already have a care-coordinator or psychiatrist; please speak with them in the first instance. COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL PSYCHOTHERAPY (CBT). This ...
