A New Service-
Trafford's BME community Development Service
A New service is now being introduced looking at black mental health experiences in Trafford. The service is commissioned through the Trafford Primary Care Trust to address discrimination within mental health services. The service is supported by the Delivering Race Equality (DRE) agenda which works to improve the emotional wellbeing of all ethnic minorities.
How does it work?
The Trafford BME CDW service is about WELLS. WELLS stands for:
- Working with all health professionals to improve BME experiences and recovery.
- Encouraging more active involvement for BME users/carers.
- Listening to experiences and concerns about current services.
- Looking at the bigger picture such as housing, jobs, finance and family support.
- Supporting BME community to have a voice to make a difference.
Emotional problems are very common.
Many people experience emotional problems at some point in their lives. In any one year 1 in 4 people in the UK are affected by mental health problems requiring help from a GP.
This is likely to be true for most people regardless of cultural and or racial background.
Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Communities
- In England, the term black and minority ethnic (BME), is used to refer to all people of minority ethnic status, These include groups such as those from black or African, Caribbean, South Asian and Chinese origins. These groups may be visibly different because of colour, cultural and physical differences.
- Less visible white minorities, such as those from Irish, Mediterranean and East europe are also included as minority ethnic communities.
Emotional health and Wellbeing
Unequal experiences!
- For some time in the UK, it has been recognised that BME groups and individuals needing help to overcome difficulties with mental ill health, have unequal experiences of services, compared with other groups.
- Research also shows differences in the reasons contribution to emotional ill-health, treatment and recovery patterns between various ethnic groups.
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Future meetings in your local area
Future CDW meetings– provisional dates of Neighbourhood forums these are local meetings giving opportunities for discussion and sharing your views :
- Stretford - Monday 10th November 2008 at St. Matthew's Church, Stretford
- Altrincham South - Tuesday 11th November 2008 at Altrincham Town Hall
- Urmston - Tuesday 18th November 2008 at Flixton House
- Sale East - Tuesday 25th November 2008 at Sale Grammar School
- Altrincham North - Tuesday 9th December 2008 at Timperley Methodist Church
- Sale West - Tuesday 9th December 2008 at Sale West Community Centre
- Partington & Carrington also have a Neighbourhood Forum on Tuesday 10th February 2009
The purpose of these meetings is to raise awareness and to help communities shape new services.
Whats been happening
CDW worker outcomes (Click to download)
Summary of recent community engagement (click to download)
Volunteer Opportunities
There are also many volunteer opportunities with aspects of the work.
Where is it based and how is it Managed?
The BME CDW service is hosted by blueSCI and managed from blueSCI’s Arts and Cultural Centre, Seymour Grove. www.bluesci.org.uk
The service is being co-ordinated by BeME (Community Interest Company). BeME is a BME led organisation working in partnership with blueSCI and other BME partners serving the Trafford community.
Contact
For further information
Contact Linval Hermitt.
BME CDW co-ordinator Trafford.
Tel: 912 4828
M:0794609 6009
linval@bluesci.org.uk
blueSCI Arts and Cultural Wellbeing Centre, 54-56 Seymour Grove, Old Trafford. M16 0LN
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