TENDRING MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT 

to continue and expand a bereavement support and digital inclusion project for those with learning difficulties and mental health issues exacerbated by the pandemic in North East Essex

for the Summit Solutions project helping those with learning difficulties and mental health issues to cope with loss and to upskill vulnerable individuals to access digital equipment during COVID19, ....more

for the Summit Solutions project helping those with learning difficulties and mental health issues to cope with loss and to upskill vulnerable individuals to access digital equipment during COVID19, in North East Essex

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

To provide support for people with acute mental health problems and their carers or family members in partnership with Essex Carers Support over two years

SUMMIT aims to improve people's lives by empowering them to take back control, restore their self-belief, self-reliance, and self-worth. The project manages, provides and facilitates a range of ....more

SUMMIT aims to improve people's lives by empowering them to take back control, restore their self-belief, self-reliance, and self-worth. The project manages, provides and facilitates a range of services and works in partnership with other organisations, serving the learning disabled community and adults with mental illness. Services at SUMMIT include a 10-week Mindfulness session, a correspondence clinic, which assists people to read and respond to written communications, and an advocacy drop-in. The funding will be used to cover staff costs and general project running costs.

Outcome 1) Beneficiaries will have increased their skills and confidence through developing self-advocacy skills and undertaking accredited training. We expect vulnerable woman will have increased ....more

Outcome 1) Beneficiaries will have increased their skills and confidence through developing self-advocacy skills and undertaking accredited training. We expect vulnerable woman will have increased confidence in their ability to speak up collectively, exploring and resolving issues that impact on them as a group, feeling empowered to express their own views through the development of self-advocacy skills; being able to identify their rights, improved assertiveness through hands on learning. The Well Being Star will be used to measure any increase in confidence and skill development will also be measured via feedback post training. Outcome 2) Improve their health and wellbeing and reduce stress by attending our Simply Mindful sessions where they will learn relaxation techniques, coping strategies and understand the theory behind the application. We will also facilitate a Health Drop supported by ACE and address issues such as keeping well, healthy relationships, personal safety and self-care. As members of In Kind direct we are in the position to provide toiletries and sanitary products free of charge for women in need. As added value we will provide an Appointment Buddie for GP appointments and support beneficiaries to make health related appointments. This outcome will be measured using our Quality of Life Questionnaire which will be measured at agreed intervals. Outcome 3) Build Social Networks by attending group sessions where they can meet peers, undertake volunteering opportunities as co-facilitators/peer advocates. We understand that not everyone will want to volunteer, we will navigate these individuals towards long term befrienders if required to foster community links and promote inclusion. We will encourage beneficiaries to start their own Social Media meet up group and encourage them to meet outside of SUMMIT Sanctuary and provide additionally resources such as tea and talk and a walking group for woman. We will expect a reduction in loneliness/isolation.

To run women only groups for those with mental health problems in the Tendring district

The project will support vulnerable adults with mental health issues and/or mild to moderate learning disabilities living in Clacton. They will be given the opportunity to gain and develop vital ....more

The project will support vulnerable adults with mental health issues and/or mild to moderate learning disabilities living in Clacton. They will be given the opportunity to gain and develop vital skills and confidence needed to ensure they become empowered and more active in their community, increase their independence and reduce issues of isolation and loneliness. The project will provide practical help, general support and training as well as one-to-one confidential services.