MORNING SESSION – Better Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Better Mental Health
1. Sandwell Better Mental Health- local picture & development of the strategy
Dr Lina Martino- Consultant in Public Health, Sandwell Council
Email: lina_martino@sandwell.gov.uk
Link to Presentation
2. Sandwell Better Mental Health Strategy – Recommendations & Plans for consultation
Nicky Taylor- Mental Health Project Officer, Public Health, Sandwell Council
Email: Nicky_Taylor@sandwell.gov.uk
Link to Presentation
3. Mentimeter Survey Results and Feedback on Sandwell Better Mental Health recommendations
Link to Results & Feedback
4. Better Mental Health Project Showcase
Projects in the community
i. Ryan Kimberley – The Albion Foundation
Email: ryan.kimberley@albionfoundation.co.uk
Link to Presentation
ii. Emelye Westwood- Ideal for All
Email: E.Westwood@idealforall.co.uk
Link to Presentation
iii. Vicki Fox & Faye Brecknock- Kaleidoscope Plus Group
Email: vicki.fox@kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk
Faye.Brecknock@Kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk
Link to Presentation
5. Better Mental Health- Make a pledge
Please make a pledge and help to create better mental health within our communities and workplaces
Link to Pledge
Pledges info pack
Thank you for the pledges received.
Suicide Prevention
1. Sandwell Suicide Prevention Strategy
Margaret- Sharing her Lived experience
Di Millichamp- Vulnerable Adults Project Manager, Public Health, Sandwell Council
Email: diane_millichamp@sandwell.gov.uk
Link to Presentation
A special thank you to Margaret for sharing her experiences and James’ story.
2. Suicide Prevention in Action
Community approach to mental health & suicide prevention
Mohammed Yasin & David Stocks- Community Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Community Inclusion Workers, Black Country Healthcare NHS Trust
Email: mohammed.yasin8@nhs.net
Link to Presentation
AFTERNOON SESSSION – Healthy Ageing Unity App
1. Introduction to Health Fabric and collaboration on Healthy Ageing App Unity Project
Ali Al-Osaimi- Lifestyle Improvement Programme Manager, Public Health, Sandwell Council
Email – Ali_AlOsaimi@sandwell.gov.uk
2. Presentation update on Healthy Ageing App Project
Satnam Bains- Health Fabric
Email: Bains@healthfabric.co.uk
Link to Presentation
More Resources & Information
- Sandwell Better Mental Health
- Video- Introduction to Sandwell Better Mental Health Strategy
- Video- Recommendations for Sandwell Better Mental Health Strategy
- Sandwell Better Mental Health Consultation- take part
- Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Training Competency Framework
- Free 20 min online Suicide Prevention Training – Training- Zero Suicide Alliance
- Free Suicide Prevention Training- Papyrus
- Video- Sandwell Suicide Prevention Strategy
Community grants are available to fund BMH strategy consultation events and focus groups. Please contact SCVO for more information.