The document provides information on the Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Service, highlighting opportunities for involvement and support for carers. It outlines various initiatives including the Discover project, aimed at improving digital skills for carers, and the Caring for Carers program, which offers training and resources for those supporting individuals with mental health challenges. Additional resources and contacts for services related to mental health, sexual health, and youth support in Birmingham are also included.

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2. Special Points
of Interest:
Do you want to add Stories in our monthly newsletter? Do you have ideas
about bringing carers together? Would you like to be Involved?
then let us know, by contacting our information line.
Follow and be involved in our client involvement and diversity
opportunities.
Contribute articles.
Poems
Photographs
Art Work
Information and Referral Line
By Phone:
Balkar.Shoker@homegroup.org.uk
Annette.Lewis@homegroup.org.uk
Carers Dedicated Website:
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Diversity 4
Or by Post to:
Pals Customer Care 5
By Email:
Meriden Family Programme 13
Positive Mental Health Group 7
First Call Trades Person 22
Creative Writing 23
Stonham Carers Groups 24
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3. Date to be Arranged
Stonham Carers Steering Group
Have your say
Sit in the driving
sit and steer
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Say what
you think is Important
The involvement of carers is crucial in helping us to deliver exceptional
services that are designed around what you, our customers and clients want
and need now and in the future.
Our Steering Group is open to all our peer groups it is a great opportunity
for individuals to meet and get involved.
Please call our information and referral line:
0121 380 4949
The Venue Location will be at the:
The Moseley Exchange, 149-153 Alcester Road, Moseley,
Birmingham, B13 8JP
Opening Times:
Mon – Thurs: 9am – 7pm
Fri: 9am – 6pm
(Meeting rooms open until 9pm)
For the Moseley Exchange tel: 0121 449 8585

4. The way we do Business:
A business that encourages a diverse culture
Attracts people and helps it perform at its best.
Diversity and Client Involvement
Working in partnership to help support people within their local
communities, working together to help prevent social isolation and
improve access to services that people sometimes so desperately
need.
Birmingham and Solihull
Equality & Diversity
Be Involved
Client Involvement
We regularly
meet up to bring ideas
together to ensure that we are
continually improving our service with
the help of our clients,
if you like to attend any events please call:
0121 380 4949
How to apply, ask your local client involvement and diversity representative for more information by phoning our infor-mation
and referral line : 0121 380 4949.
Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Service, Unit 3, Holt Court North,
Heneage Street West, Aston Science Park, Birmingham, B7 4AX.
Have
You Say
21st July 2014
10am to 4.30pm

5. Customer Relations Patient Advice
and Liaison Service
Can provide information on a range of mental health matters, and
liaison with all Trust services
Email: pals@bsmhft.nhs.uk: Website:
www.bsmhft.nhs.uk
Please note that the PALS team is
NOT a medical team.
If you have an immediate health problem
please contact
NHS above or your GP

6. Northfield ECOCENTRE
Energy Advice, courses and Events
Community Projects and Family Activities
Contact Details:
Northfield Eco Centre
Church Road, Northfield
Birmingham, B31 2LB
www.northfieldecocentre.org
Telephone:
0121 448 0119

7. Share your own
experiences on
My youth health talk and
My health talk.
See and hear people’s real-life
experiences of health and illness
On Healthtalkonline.org and Youthhealthtalk.org,
you can watch video clips from interviews with
over 2,000 people, all sharing their stories of
health and illness. Find out how they make
decisions, choose treatments, tell their friends and
family and manage work and social life.
They don’t look for just the most extreme or
shocking stories that you might see in the news.
All interviews are done by Oxford University,
with people from all walks of life. So you can be
sure of a balanced range of opinions and
experiences.
Helping one another… there when you need it
Cancer
Nerves & brain
Mental health
Dying & bereavement
Chronic health issues
Intensive care
Heart disease Bones & joints
Pregnancy & children
Carers
Living with disability
Medical research
Later life
Healthtalkonine.org is the website of The DIPEx Charity PO Box 428,
Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 9EU Tel: 01865 201330 info@healthtalkonline.org
DIPEx is a registered charity no.1087019 June 2011

8. Menu of Support
What is Building Birmingham
Scholarship?
The Building
Birmingham Scholarship
programme provides access to a range of
education, employment and training opportuni-ties
for talented young people aged between
16 and 24 years of age wishing to pursue a ca-reer
in the construction and
built environment sector.
To be eligible for the Building Birmingham
Scholarship programme you must:
The scholarship programme offers a flexible menu
of support tailored to meet the needs of individual
young people ranging from access to work
placements, internships, apprenticeships and other
employment opportunities and access to a bursary
fund to help towards tuition fees for Birmingham
residents attending a Birmingham university.
For more information contact:
Aman Lal, Project Manager
Telephone: 0121 675 3282
Email: bbs@birmingham.gov.uk
Be planning to go to / have secured a place on a
higher education course at a local Birmingham
university (Aston University, Birmingham City
University or University of Birmingham);
Not already have a degree, this must be your first
degree.
Be a Birmingham resident for three years or more;
Live within a priority ward or area in Birmingham
(including Aston, Ladywood, Lozells & East
Handsworth, Nechells, Soho, Sparkbrook and
Washwood Heath);
AND/OR
Live within an area of a Birmingham Municipal
Housing Trust (BMHT) development (for more
information visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/bmht);
Have a low household family income
(up to £26,000);
Be aged under 25 at the start of the course;
Be a UK commonwealth or EU citizen with

9. The Skills Show
Every year at the NEC & visit
the skill show experiences
around the UK
http://www.theskillsshow.com/
Supported by the Skills Funding Agency and
the European Social Fund, this programme
takes the winning combination of inspiring
young people through hands on experiences
and access to expert impartial careers advice
as delivered at The Skills Show national
events, and does this around the country,
linking skills to real opportunities at a local
level.
You will have the opportunity to speak to
expert advisers from the National Careers
Service and gain impartial careers advice.
Get in touch
If you need any further help or assistance
please contact us.
0845 475 1500
getintouch@theskillshow.com
@skillsshowuk – twitter.com/
SkillsShow
Find The Skills Show
Please note:
The Skills Show is held at the NEC,
Birmingham
The Skills Show
Floor Four
157-197 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 9SP
See more at: http://
www.theskillsshow.com
These events will be relevant to local
employment and community needs and
strengthen collaborations between Local
Enterprise Partnerships, employers and
education providers that have come together
to deliver The Skills Show Experience.
Visit the Skills show at:
http://www.theskillsshow.com/
Free skills show experiences are held around the UK,
Events are FREE entry. The largest event in the UK is held
every year at the NEC. Don’t miss out, you can book now
for the skills show at the NEC and skills show experience.

10. Project Acronym: Discover
Project Full Title: Digital Inclusive Skills for
Carers bringing opportunities, Value
Digital Birmingham is a leading a EU Funded project called DISCOVER
(www.discover4carers.eu)
Digital Skills for Carers
This pan-European project, based in Greece, Spain, the Netherlands and the UK (UK partners include HDTI,
Birmingham City University and Open University as well as Birmingham City Council), is focused upon improving
the quality of life of carers and the older people they care for through digital technologies, such as computers
and mobile phones, ultimately helping to reduce their social isolation.
DISCOVER aims to help carers to access the information they need, when they need it
and foster a shared learning environment for communities of carers to share experi-ences,
knowledge, challenges and questions. The DISCOVER project uses the most ap-propriate
technology and innovative forms of learning to reach and engage carers.
Expected benefits include improved digital skills, better communication and support for carers and
those they care for leading to improvements in quality of care, quality of life and independent living.
DISCOVER aims to
To improve carers’ skills in using computers and other technologies to help them
to find information, acquire new knowledge and skills, and meet other carers
Enable carers to pass on these skills to the older people they care for
provide opportunities for both carers and older people to learn these skills together.
They are also looking for carers to participate in DISCOVER to help shape the development of the resources,
as well as to evaluate the success of the project. There user engagement plan aims to work with trusted
intermediaries (existing carer groups and networks) to help recruit carers (both informal and formal) to be part of
the project. The benefits to carers participating in the project will be the opportunity to get support and access to
resources that will help them make the most of computers, the internet and other technologies that will benefit
them in their caring role and the person they care for.
Contact Information: Heike Schuster James
Programme Manager
Digital Birmingham | Birmingham City Council
1 Lancaster Circus | PO Box 16136 | Birmingham | B2 2WB
(please use B4 7DJ for online maps and sat navs)
T: 0121 675 1169 | M: 077669 24233 |
http://twitter.com/digibrum

11. Caring and Employability skills
Have you ever wished you
could use a computer or
make better use of the one
you have?
Would you like to
know how you can
talk to other carers
when you can’t get
to the meetings?
Would you like to
find out more about
services and items
that could help you
care for your relative
or friend?
Do you want to
learn more about
caring for your
relative or friend
but haven’t much
time?
Would you like to be
part of a free European
Project that can benefit
carers?
Do you wish
someone could
help you to use the
internet better or
tell you what it
can do for you?
Caring and Employability skills
The European project aims to help carers make the most of their computers, the internet and other
technologies or to learn how to use computers if you are unfamiliar with them. They also aim to give
you opportunities to develop your caring and employability skills, to help you to find services in your
locality and to enable you to talk to other
carers. If you would like to join the project or receive further information please
contact Dr Verina Waights. The Open University on either 01908 654785 or email
V.waights@open.ac.uk

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Ethnic Communities
Sexual Health Promotion Service
The sexual health promotion service has been commissioned to prioritise two par-
Help with depression and anxiety
Birmingham Healthy Minds
You don't need to cope alone. Talk to someone in confidence, contact
Birmingham Healthy Minds, an NHS Service.
Birmingham Healthy Minds is an NHS primary care psychological therapies service
that works closely with Birmingham GPs. BHM offers advice, information and brief
psychological talking therapies for people aged 16 and over, who are often feeling anx-ious,
low in mood or depressed.
How do I know if Birmingham Healthy Minds is right for me?
Can you identify with the following thoughts or feelings, persistently over the last two weeks?
•Feeling low and unhappy for much of the time.
•Unable to control feelings of anxiety or panic.
•Feeling stressed in general and not sure how to cope.
•Worried about changes in your thoughts and behaviour.
Alternatively, you can refer yourself by calling our service on 0121 301 2525.
We will be able to answer your call between 9.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Alternatively, your GP can refer you to us by sending us your details and you can ask your
GP to notify us of any special requirements in accessing our service, for example if English
is not your first language and you require an interpreter.
text 'BHM' to 60777 and Birmingham Healthy Minds will call you back*.
By texting 60777 you are agreeing for Birmingham Healthy Minds to contact you
(Who are a part of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust)
to receive further information about the service. The text will cost the price of a standard
rate text message. If you require further information please visit our links page.
www.birminghamhealthyminds.org

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Caring for Carers
Caring for carers is a course to prepare participants, both carers and
professionals together, to deliver an eleven-week programme covering
information sharing, coping strategies and support to carers of people
experiencing mental health difficulties.
Caring for carers is run by the Meriden Family Programme. This is achieved
through experiential learning, and the provision of an extensive range of written
materials. A detailed manual has been prepared with eleven modules covering
the following topics:
• Introduction – the experience of mental
health problems in a family
• Experiences of caring
• Information sharing – assessment and
treatments
• Information on local mental health ser-vices
• Communication in families
• Communicating with professionals
• Problem solving
• Dealing with crisis and relapse manage-ment
• Recovery and hope
• Taking care of your own health
To find out more about
Caring for Carers
please contact
The Meriden Family
Programme on:
0121 301 2895
Or our information and
referral line on:
0121 380 4949
Since 2005 the “Caring for Carers” programme has been
delivered on a number of occasions and has been adapted to
meet the needs of specific groups of carers. A Black and
Minority Ethnic (BME) programme had been produced, and
also a substance misuse adaptation, both of which received
excellent feedback and evaluation. Supporting Carers Better.
Tall Trees
The Uffculme Centre
80 Queensbridge Road
Moseley
Birmingham
West Midlands
B13 8QY
http://www.meridenfamilyprogramme.com/

15. Sexual Health Promotion Service Website
http://www.sexualhealthpromotionbirmingham.info/
The Sexual Health Promotion Service’s aim is to “maximise sexual health and well-being throughout
Birmingham and to reduce inequalities in sexual health”. Their mission is to deliver a range of
integrated, needs-led sexual health promotion initiatives to diverse communities and professionals.
Their approach is based on a positive, holistic concept of sexual health which values sexual rights,
choice and diversity.
They recognise the importance of identifying sexually vulnerable groups and individuals, and of sup-porting
people to develop the personal skills needed to develop healthy and safe relationships and
resilience to sexual risk, pressure, coercion and violence. Their current remit includes targeted HIV
prevention work and sexual health promotion with: African communities, Young People, African
Caribbean communities and Primary Care (through the SHIP scheme)
Ladywood Community Health Centre
St Vincent Street West, Birmingham, B16 8RP, Tel: (0121) 392 8515, Fax: (0121) 465 0357
Birmingham Sexual Health Clinic
For appointments please
Telephone: 0121 237 5700
Website: www.Bstreet.bham.nhs.uk
Freshwings LGBT project
Telephone: 0121 415 6685
Email: lgbt@freshwings.org.uk
Website: www.freshwings.org.uk
Brook In Birmingham
Free confidential Sexual health
services and advice for young people
Telephone: 0121 643 5343
Email: info@brookinbirmingham.org.uk
Website: www.brook.org.uk
Birmingham Parents
Support Group
Supporting families and
friends of gay,
lesbian and bisexual people.
Telephone: 0121 742 0230
www.bpsg.co.uk
St Basils Website: See Below.
(St Basils resettlement Centre)
Advice and support on accommodation,
homelessness or moving towards independence. 16 to
25 years old.
Telephone: 0121 236 3990
www.stbasils.org.uk
Mutual Caring Are you caring for someone or are they caring for you?
Do you have a disability and having changing care needs?
Do you need support through this journey?
For more information and to speak to a mutual care advisor contact their freephone
number:
Or visit their website: Www.healthexchange.org.uk

16. Choice’s Project
Supporting Young People who support their Parents
Working with young people
Sessions are tailored to the needs of the young person
Offer up to 12 1:1 sessions (Including assessment, risk assessment
and care planning). Can do group work sessions if applicable
For more information contact
0121 622 7780 or Fax 0121 622 1417
Or Email: youngpoeple@aquarius.org.uk
Address: Aquarius, 3 Bath Court, Bath Row,
Birmingham, B15 1NE.
Focus on areas including:
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Support Networks
Coping Strategies
Relaxation Techniques
Goal Setting
Motivational Interviewing
Reduce Feeling of Guilt
Explain addictions and cycle of change
Safety Plans

17. Gardening Services
If your garden has become unmanageable and overgrown our team may
be able to help you.
Brambles are our business and we can cut back and clear overgrown areas
and generally tidy up your garden to make it less challenging.
One off visits or regular maintenance available at reasonable cost.
For further information or to arrange a visit please contact:
Jean Sheldon
BITA Pathways,
201-206, Alcester St,
Digbeth,
Birmingham B12 0NQ
Tel: 0121 773 1455 (option 4)

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Positive Mental Health Group
The group is open to anyone with an interest in promoting a greater awareness of
mental health issues across the communities of Birmingham and Solihull. Your
chance to share information, news views with statutory agencies, voluntary sector
organisations, user groups - and individual users/carers/staff.
Monthly Networking Meeting dates for 2014
Come and join one of the biggest mental health
networking meetings in the Midlands, every month!
Just turn up – no need to book.
Meetings include guest speakers, information table, light refreshments
a chance to chat and catch up.
Thursday 31st July 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 28th August 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 25th September 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 30th October 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 27th November 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 18th December 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD AT
Matchbox Café 38—40 Holloway Circus City Centre B1 1EQ
Just a short walk from all city centre rail stations and bus stops.
The café is located next to Birmingham LGBT Health and Wellbeing Centre, opposite
the Chinese Pogada traffic Island and the Radisson Hotel
BUS ROUTE 61 and 63 stop at HF1 outside the café. The journey is just two stops
from the Rotunda / Bullring centre, board buses outside the boots store.
PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) at BSMHFT can offer information on this group and
other voluntary or user groups within Birmingham and Solihull – Phone 0800 953 0045

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Dr Mary Oldham.
Raid Team, Education Centre, Heartlands Hospital,
Bordesley Green,
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To book a place please
contact Jo Neale,
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Carers UK
Carers UK Contact Information:
Telephone: 0121 355 1006
( Mon - Fri 10:00am - 3:00pm )
Helpline: 0121 681 6086 ( Out of Of-fice
Hours )
Email:
enquiries@carersukbirmingham.org
Address:
Community Hub,
Farthing Lane,
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands
B72 1RN
Opening Times:
Mon - Fri 10:00am - 3:00pm
West Midlands
Contact a Family provides support, advice
and information for families with disabled
children, no matter what their condition or
disability.
In the West Midlands, they carry out their service
through thei regional office in Birmingham, home-based
workers and volunteers. Working at a local and
regional level, they have up-to-date information on
local services and support for families.
Contact a family West Midlands team offers:
Advice, information and support to help families find
out what is available locally, including workshops,
events, opportunities, and they provide a regular
newsletters and ebulletins with useful information for
families.
National freephone helpline
0808 808 3555 Monday to Friday,
9.30am-5pm, or visit their website:
http://www.cafamily.org.uk/westmidlands
Birmingham Hearts and Minds is an innovative service for
people in Birmingham with concerns about memory loss or early stage dementia.
If you require further information please contact one of our advisers on:
0121 700 7383 or 0121 700 7385.

21. The Beechcroft Centre
The Beechcroft
Centre
501 Slade Road
Erdington
Birmingham
B23 7JG
Tel: 0121
237 3761
Creative Arts Craft
Reading for Wellbeing
Voice Hearing Support Group
Email:
info@birminghammind.or
g
Visit our website:
www.birminghammind.or
g
Sewing for Relaxation
Laughter Yoga
Gain Inner Peace with
Guided Relaxation
Men’s Health and Wellbeing
1-2-1 Personal Support
Goal Setting
Simple Healthy Cooking on a Budget
Information
Open afternoon
Every Tuesday
1.30-4pm
And Much Much More
Anxiety Depression
Coping Skills
Birmingham Mind
Wellbeing Recovery Service: Beechcroft aims to support you
to take control of your mental health for a happier and healthier lifestyle
The Beechcroft Centre is FREE and funded through Birmingham
City Council and the Primary Care Trust, offered across the city 7 days a week
including some evenings and weekends.
Address:
Birmingham Carers Centre, 76-78 Boldmere
Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD
B73 5TJ
The carers centre provides regular weekly outreach services
across the city and you would be able to book an appointment with
an advisor at the appropriate venues, for more information please
contact the Carers Centre on the Telephone Number below:
Telephone: 0121 271 0707
To contact by letter please add Freepost RTGH-JAZT-KBZY
to address.
Managing Wellbeing through Music

22. Firstcall Tradesperson
Do you have a job you need doing in the house or garden?
If so, contact Firstcall Tradesperson and
they will put you in touch with one of our
reliable, local partners who will give you
a free quotation.
Make us your firstcall.
0121 262 3020
firstcall@ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk
What is Firstcall Tradesperson?
Searching for a trades person can be a daunting experience, especially knowing that there may be 'rogue
traders' operating in the local area. Firstcall Tradesperson recognises the need for reliable contractors to
bring peace of mind to all, especially older people or those with specialist needs.
Firstcall Tradesperson work with a number of selected partners who can take on all types of work including
minor home adaptations and repairs, ensuring that you are living within a safer more secure environment.
This enables you to maintain your independence. The types of work covered are numerous; from the chim-ney
pot to the cellar, right through to the garden.
If you tell one of our team members what type of work you need doing, they will refer you on to the most
appropriate partner to provide a free, no obligation quotation. We'll also answer any other questions and
queries you may have.
Are the partners reliable?
All partners are rigorously vetted by an Age Concern Birmingham representative and complete a thorough
application process before being appointed as a partner. Any complaints received regarding contractors are
fully investigated, and if upheld necessary action is taken. Age Concern Birmingham also undertakes a
comprehensive quality check process to ensure ongoing high levels of service from all of its partners.
Charitable support
If you are happy with the quotation provided and choose to complete the work with the Firstcall
Tradesperson partner, the partner will then make a donation to Age Concern Birmingham to
further help it support its many charitable activities.
Opening times:
Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm
76-78 Boldmere Road
Age Concern Birmingham. Registered Charity No: 518610 A company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales No:
2104152. Registered Office. Coleshill House, 75 Coleshill Street, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1SH.

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24. Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
10.30
—
11.30
Quiz/games
(Steve/
Gemma)
11.00—
13.00
Football at
The NIA
(Sterling)
11.00—
13.00
Knitting/crochet
and craft group
(member led)
10.30
—
11.30
Self-esteem group
(Bharti)
10.00
—
12.00
Quiz/games
Steve/Gemma
13.00
—
14.00
Feelings
Emotions
Group
(Andy)
10.00 –
12.00
Art group
(Sabina)
11.30—
12.00
Get into Reading
( Uroy-
Birmingham
Mind)
10.30
—
12.00
BITA Learning and Work
Advisor Fortnightly
(By appointment)
11 .00
—
15.00
One to one Music
Technology
Quinn
(By appointment)
14.30
—
15.30
One-to-One
Mental
Health
Support
/ Asses-ments
/ Reviews
10.30—
11.30
Anxiety
Support
Group
(Steve/
Debbie)
12.30—
13.30
Creative Writing
(Gemma)
11.30
—
14.00
St Anne’s Walk
(Steve)
11.30
Swimming/fitness
group
(Conor/Chanel)
(Finish time
dependant on
activity planned)
10.30
IT for
beginners
(Chanel)
(1-1 ap-pointments
13.00-
15.30
Mental Health
Support Group
Lozells
Community
Centre
(Steve/Maurice)
14.00
—
15.00
Relaxation
(Bharti)
14.00
—
16.00
Karaoke (monthly)
12.30—
14.00
Women’s
Support
Group
(Debbie)
14.30—
15.30
Music sing along
Lozells
Community
Centre
6 pm
—
9 pm
New friendships
Social Support Group (Kitts
Green)
(Anthony)
13.00
—
14.30
Men's support group
(Maurice /Steve)
13.30—
14.30
Healthy Life
style Group
(Chanel)
14.00
—
16.00
Carer’s Group—last
Friday of the month
(Safia- Stonham)
13.30—
16.00
Gardening
Group
St Michaels
Church
(Steve)

25. Stonham Birmingham Mental Health
Carers Support Service
Walking Group Venues and Dates.
Meet on the 2nd Thursday of the Month
10.30am-1.00pm
10/07/14 – Sheldon Country Park,
Ragley Drive, Church Road,
Sheldon, B26 3TU.
Meet in the main entrance
car park off Ragley Drive.
14/08/14 – Moseley Bog – Yardley Wood Road, Birmingham.
Meet in Car Park on Windermere Road.
11/09/14 – Sandwell Valley, Salter’s Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BG.
Meet In main Car Park
09/10/14 – Northfield Eco Centre and Victoria Park – 53 Church Road,
Birmingham, B31 2LB.
Meet in the car park.
13/11/14 – Gas Street Basin – Meet in the café in the ICC
11/12/14 – German Market – Meet in the café in the ICC
All walking groups will be attended by
one of our project workers
Safia Sawal who can be contacted on:
Mobile 07713387325.
Alternatively you can call our information and referral line on 0121 380
4949 if you require any further information or if you have any enquires
about these groups or any other groups in the city.

26. Stonham Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Groups
Stonham Carers Groups List
Stonham
Walking
Group
Walking Group Mixed Group, anyone is
welcome, all walks are easy
comfortable walks that cater for
all individuals, there will be
places to stop and please
ensure appropriate dress to
cater for the whether.
Group supported by
Stonham Project Worker Safia:
Mobile 07713387325.
Alternatively you can call our
information and
referral line on:
0121 380 4949
Venues and Dates—Stonham Walking Group
Meet on the 2nd Thursday of the Month
10.30am-1.00pm
Next Date: 10/07/14 – Sheldon Country Park, Ragley
Drive, Church Road, Sheldon, B26 3TU.
Meet in the main entrance car Park off Ragley Drive.
Second Date: Moseley Bog – Yardley Wood Road
Birmingham. Meet in Car Park on Windermere Road.
• 11/09/14 – Sandwell Valley, Salter’s Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BG. Meet In main Car
Park
• 09/10/14 – Northfield Eco Centre and Victoria Park – 53 Church Road, Birmingham, B31
2LB.
• Meet in the car park.
• 13/11/14 – Gas Street Basin – Meet in the café in the ICC
• 11/12/14 – German Market – Meet in the café in the ICC
Longbridge
Carers Group
Long bridge
Health and
Community
Centre, 10
Park Way,
Rednal,
B45 9PL
0121 301 2900
Peer Support Group
Advice and Information Guest
Speakers, activities and
support
Every Two
Weeks
Wednesdays
2nd, 16th and
30th July
13th August
27th August
2014
11am to 1pm
Janet
Summers
0771
338
5888
Office:
0121 380
4949
Carers
Group
Kinmos Centre
1 High Street
Kings Heath,
B14 7AR.
1st Friday of
Every Month
1st August
5th September
10am to 12pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Office:
0121 380
4949
Peer Support Group

27. Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Groups
Stonham Carers Groups List
Northfield
Carers
Group
Creative
Support
888 Bristol
Road. South
Northfield,
B31 2NS.
Peer Support Group
Ist
Wednesday of
every month
6th August
3rd September
2pm to 3.30pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Office:
0121 380
4949
Quinton
Carers
Group
Quinton Health
Centre
27 Quinton
Lane Health
Centre,
B32 2TR
Peer Support Group
2nd
Wednesday of
every month
09th July
0930am to
12.30pm
Janet
Summers:
07713385888
Office:
0121 380
4949
Stirchley
Carers
Group
Stirchley
Community
Church
Hazelwell
Street
Stirchley,
Birmingham,
B30 2JX
Peer Support Group 4th Thursday of
Every Month
28th August
2014
11am to 1pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Office:
0121 380
4949
Creativity
Group for
Women
Kings Heath
Community
Centre
8 Heathfield
Road,
Kings Heath,
B14 7DB
1st Wednesday
of the Month
6th August
3rd September
7pm to 9pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Office:
0121 380
4949
Peer Support Group for
women carers focusing on
art and creativity.

28. Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Groups
Stonham Carers Groups List
Hall Green Carer’s
Group
St Peters
Church Hall
Highfield
Rd,
Birmingham
B28 0BT
Peer Support Group
Guest Speakers
and activities.
Meets 3rd
Monday of
the Month
18th August
1.00 -
3.00pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Office:
0121 380 4949
Acocks
Green
South
Birmingham
District
Carers Group
Acocks
Green
Library
Shirley Rd,
Birming-ham,
West
Midlands
B27 7XH
Mixed
Carers Group
First
Tuesday of
every month
03rd June
01st July
5th August
2nd
September
2014
12.30 to
3.30pm
Phyllis
Proctar
Eileen
Skidmore
Admiral1805
@blueyonder.
co.uk
or
0121
624 6770
ARC Group
Venue to
be
confirmed
Peer Support Group
Guest Speakers
3rd
Thursday Of
every month
24th July
2014
21st August
10.30am to
13.00
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Office:
0121 380 4949

29. Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Groups
Stonham Carers Groups List
Sutton
Carers Group
Our Place
Community
Hub
1 2 South
Cottages,
Farthing Lane,
Sutton
Coldfield
B72 1RN
Peer Support Group Last
Thursday of
Every Month
26th June
31st July
28th August
2014
6pm to 8pm
Mick Brown
07713 385
893
Office:
0121 380
4949
Arts Group New Heights
St Johns
Centre
Warren Farm
Road,
Kingstanding
B44 0QN
Peer Support Group Weekly Every
Thursday
Morning
10 - 12
2 hours
Asha
Hussain
0771338
7324
Mick Brown
07713 385
893
Office:
0121 380
4949
Phoenix
Centre
Drop - In
Phoenix
Centre,
Harrison
Road, (off
Erdington High
Street)
Erdington
B24 9AB.
Peer Support Group Every
Wednesday
11am to
1pm
2 hours
Mick Brown:
07713 385
893
Office:
0121 380
4949
Stechford
Carers Group
The
Stechford Club
7 Victoria
Street,
B33 8AJ
2nd
Thursday of
the Month
10th July
14th August
11th
September
2014
7pm to 9pm
Mick Brown
07713 385 893
Please
contact
project
workers for
more
information
about dates.
Mick Brown:
07713 385
893
Office:
0121 380
4949
Social Group
Once a month.

30. Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Groups
Stonham Carers Groups List
Ward End
Library
Group
Ward End
Library
Westwood
Heath Road,
Birmingham.
B8 2HF
Peer Support Group 4th Tuesday of
the month
29th July
26th August
11am to 1pm
Mick Brown:
07713 385
893
Office:
0121 380
4949
Newbridge
House
Carers
Group
Newbridge
House
0121 301 6608
130 Hob Moor
Road,
Small Heath
B10 9JH
Evening Group
Carers for patients in
Hospital
Monthly Daytime
Evening
Last
Wednesday of
the month
30th July 2014
2 to 4pm
6pm to 8pm
Mick Brown:
07713 385
893
Office:
0121 380
4949
Carers
Group
Zinnia
Centre
100 Showell
Green Lane,
Spark hill
B11 4HL
Telephone
0121 301 5300
Peer Support Group
Third
Wednesday of
every month
23rd July
20th August
2014,
2pm – 4pm
Safia Sawal
07713387325
Office:
0121 380
4949
Carers
Group
Residents
Common
Room,
Inherited
Group
Bradshaw Cl.
Housing Com-plex,
Maypole,
B14 5NW
Peer Support Group Last
Wednesday of
the Month
30th July 2014
10.30am to
12.30
Safia Sawal
07713387325
Office:
0121 380
4949
Chinese
Carers
Group
Chinese com-munity
centre
99 Bradford
road,
Dig Beth,
B12 0NS
0121 685 8510
1st Thursday
of the Month
7th August
04th
September
2014
10.30am to
12.30pm
Safia Sawal
07713387325
Office:
0121 380
4949
Chinese carers only

31. Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Groups
Stonham Carers Groups List
Carers
Group
Creative
Support
64 Water
Street,
Birmingham,
West
Midlands,
B3 1HN
0121
200 3147
Take a Break Group Once a month
Last Friday of
every month
25th July
2014
29th August
2.00 -4.00pm
Library
Carers
Group
Springhill
Library,
Hockley,
Birmingham,
B18 7BH
Reading and Social Group
Every 2nd
Monday
14th July
11th August
08th
September
2014
2.00 to 4.00pm
Safia Sawal
07713387325
Office:
0121 380
4949
Safia Sawal
07713387325
Office:
0121 380
4949
Carers
Group
Small Heath
Health
Centre,
42 Chapman
Road, Small
Heath,
B10 0PG
Carers Group 1st
Wednesday
of every month
6th August
3rd September
2014
12pm to 2pm
Safia Sawal
07713387325
Office:
0121 380
4949

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West Midlands Police
Are please to certify that
Stonham Birmingham Mental Health
Carers Support Service
Or 0121 380 4949
Is an official
Third Party Reporting Centre for Hate Crime
Have you or someone you know been a victim of a hate crime or hate incident?
Hate crimes and incidents come in many different forms. It can be because of hatred on
the grounds of your race, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity or disability.
Hate crime in any form is wrong. That is why it is important that if hate crime happens to you or
someone you know, that you report it.
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On this website you can:
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• Find out about the ways you can report them.
• Report using the online form.
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