Eastern Region - Service User, Carer & LINk Members Group Google Group

Is there anyone out there?

2009-07-29T15:51:52Z

Dear All

This message has come to you via our old Eastern Service User, Carer &
LINk members Google email group, which has been very inactive for some
considerable while.

The reason for writing to you now is that it has been suggested that I
should shut the group down. However, if some of you would like us to

Cambs - Coping With Coming Off - events

2008-05-01T12:38:20Z

Cambs Coping with Coming Off
is working to raise awareness, provide support and promote choice about
psychiatric drugs.

We have regular monthly meetings to inform and support people.

Wednesday 7th May 2008

Dr Joanna Moncrieff, a well respected academic psychiatrist and leading
researcher in the field, is attending the group to talk about 'The Nature

FW: [Shift] Commission for Disabled Staff in Lifelong Learning consultation

2007-10-22T10:30:25Z

Forwarded for peoples information
-----Original Message-----
On Behalf Of sh...@csip.org.uk
Sent: 22 October 2007 11:20
To: Shift Update
consultation
Hello - please see the note below from the National Institute of Adult
Continuing Education.
Dear Colleague,
Below you will find a message about the Commission for Disabled Staff

FW: Mind conferences - November 2007

2007-10-08T17:23:40Z

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Sent: 08 October 2007 16:16
To: reg.h.mcke...@ntlworld.com

Experience and innovation: working in partnership
6-7 November 2007, Rockley Park, Poole, Dorset
Following the success of the conference celebrating Mind's 60th anniversary,
it has been decided to run a second event for service users and survivors

FW: [Carersforumuk] Fw: Carers UK Training Unit News October 2007

2007-10-03T18:15:29Z

Hi thought this might be of interest to people apologies in advance if it
doesn’t transmit properly Ian

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----- Original Message -----
Unit

Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 3:53 PM

HYPERLINK "[link]"
| Training Unit News | October 2007

Consultation on the regulations for Local Involvement Networks (LINks);

2007-10-02T16:08:54Z

Consultation on the regulations for Local Involvement Networks (LINks)
* Launch date:
28 September 2007
* Closing date:
21 December 2007
* Creator/s:
Department of Health
* Audience:
Health and social care professionals, Patients/service users
* Copyright holder:
Crown
* Publication format:
A4

Self Directed Support Academy to be established

2007-10-02T15:50:51Z

Dear Colleagues
A Self Directed Support Academy is to be established
With the 'personalisation' agenda now becoming a major priority, the big
challenge for services and for the people they support is how to make self
directed support work in ways that gives people real control over their
lives. To help with this challenge, CSIP have established a self directed

Involvement Bulletin 1 (2).pdf - Adobe Reader

2007-10-01T05:34:57Z

Dear All

Please find attached the CSIP Eastern Service User/Carer Involvement
Bulletin.

Regards
Reg McKenna
Chairman - The Haven Project CIC
Tel: 07960 04 35 19 Email: reg.mcke...@thehavenproject.or g.uk

FW: Equal Treatment: Closing the Gap - One Year On

2007-09-27T13:02:09Z

Hi all,
I think this may be of interest.
Ian

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Source: Disability Rights Commission
Equal Treatment: Closing the Gap - One Year On
The report of the Reconvened Formal Inquiry Panel of the DRC’s Formal
Investigation into the inequalities in physical health experienced by people
with mental health problems and learning disabilities is available on the

FW: Service User training - Introduction to research

2007-09-21T23:13:57Z

Interesting?

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Sent: 21 September 2007 17:13

Hello

Attached is information about some UKCRN training for anyone interested in
attending: 'Introduction to Mental Health Research for Service Users and
Carers'. This course is designed for both mental health service users and
carers who are completely new to mental health research and would like to

FW: [PD-Carers] FW: Carers to earn more without losing out

2007-09-20T21:46:19Z

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For peoples info Ian

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Source: Department For Work And Pensions, 20/09/2007
Carers will be able to earn more money without losing their benefits, Work
and Pensions Secretary Peter Hain has announced.
From 1 October 2007, the maximum amount of money that carers in Great
Britain will be allowed to earn without losing their entitlement to Carer's

FW: National bus pass for older and disabled people unveiled

2007-09-20T19:20:49Z

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Source: Department For Transport, 18/09/2007
Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly today unveiled the new pass that will give
older and disabled people free off-peak bus travel across England from 1st
April, 2008.
Currently, people aged 60 and over and eligible disabled people are entitled

THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT intro letter

2007-09-19T07:19:07Z

Service User and Carer Involvement in Mental Health Research - Norwich Conference

2007-09-14T11:55:20Z

Dear all
Please see the info below and attached
Service User and Carer Involvement in Mental Health Research:
Beyond the Barriers
John Jarrold Suite, UEA Sports Park, Norwich
Tuesday 16th October 2007
10AM-3.30 PM

Reg McKenna
Managing Director - NEST Ltd
33 Manor Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LX
T: 0845 090 6378 M: 07960 04 35 19

FW: NEWSFLASH - Mental Capacity Act 2005 deprivation of liberty safeguards consultation open

2007-09-10T13:46:18Z

Dear All

Please see the information below.

Regards

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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 12:20 PM
safeguards consultation open
Dear Subscriber,
The 12-week consultation period in relation to the Mental Capacity Act 2005
deprivation of liberty safeguards draft Code of Practice for England