Mental Health Together

07/08/2025

Don't miss our latest bulletin: https://mentalhealthtogether.co.uk/?na=view&id=11
•Reflections from Experts attending the Foundations in Patient Leadership led by David Gilbert, exploring how lived experience is reshaping service design.
•Experts' involvement in the urgent mental health care review in Derbyshire, including the Men-SAT stakeholder sessions and summit.
•Matt’s powerful story in the Su***de Prevention video campaign, shared in collaboration with Derbyshire Mental Health and Su***de Prevention.
•Ongoing collaboration with Mark Powell, CEO of Derbyshire Healthcare, through our Expert Peer Support Meetings.

A group of our Experts recently completed the “Foundations in Patient Leadership” course, led by David Gilbert, England’s first Patient Director.

With powerful insights drawn from lived experience, the course explored what it truly means to bring the patient voice into service design. The Experts reflected deeply on their roles, questioning norms, and envisioning new possibilities for patient leadership.

👉 Read more about their reflections and impact on the Mental Health Together website: https://mentalhealthtogether.co.uk/reports-and-publications/patient-leadership/
Don't miss this inspiring insight on how lived experience is reshaping conversations, challenging assumptions, and opening up new ways of thinking across the system.

07/08/2025

🧡 Are you an unpaid carer?
Your voice has power. Carers UK’s State of Caring 2025 survey is the biggest of its kind, and it’s open for only a few days longer!
By taking part, you can help shape real change - just like the 12,500 carers who helped influence national policy last year.
🔸 Deadline: 10 August
🔸 Take the survey: https://bit.ly/4mjD7Fl
Whether you’ve cared for someone recently or in the past, your experience matters!

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

31/07/2025

A group of our Experts recently completed the “Foundations in Patient Leadership” course, led by David Gilbert, England’s first Patient Director.

With powerful insights drawn from lived experience, the course explored what it truly means to bring the patient voice into service design. The Experts reflected deeply on their roles, questioning norms, and envisioning new possibilities for patient leadership.

👉 Read more about their reflections and impact on the Mental Health Together website: https://mentalhealthtogether.co.uk/reports-and-publications/patient-leadership/
Don't miss this inspiring insight on how lived experience is reshaping conversations, challenging assumptions, and opening up new ways of thinking across the system.

28/07/2025

Healthwatch Derbyshire hope to hear from you about your experiences with health and social care services.

Call: 01773 880786
Email: enquiries@healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk
or tell your story: https://bit.ly/3ZkxM7S

👋 We’re heading to Zink in Buxton later this week!

We’d love to hear from you about your experiences with health and social care services – whether it’s good, bad or somewhere in between. Got any feedback? Tried a new service? Let us know what you think!

Pop by and have a chat – we’re here to listen. 💬🩺💙

24/07/2025

Today is 💚 We’re sharing campaign to remind people that Samaritans are always there 24/7 for anyone who’s struggling to cope.
Every 10 seconds a Samaritans volunteer answers a call for help. Remember, when life is difficult, Samaritans are there to listen day or night. You can call them for free on 116 123, or visit https://bit.ly/35U6OpG to find your nearest branch.

Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

08/07/2025

Your voice matters, now more than ever.

Although Healthwatch is set to be abolished nationally, Healthwatch Derby is still here and ready to listen.

📞 Call: 01332 643988
📧 Email: healthwatchderby@derby.gov.uk
Share your views: https://www.healthwatchderby.co.uk/share-your-views

08/07/2025

You may have heard in the news that nationally, Healthwatch will be abolished. But here in Derbyshire, Healthwatch Derbyshire is still here to listen to you.

🗣️ Your voice matters. Share your experiences with Healthwatch, because what you say can help shape better care for everyone.

📞 Call: 01773 880786
📧 Email: enquiries@healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk
or tell your story: https://bit.ly/3ZkxM7S

Over the past few days, you may have seen in the media that the Government plans to close the local Healthwatch network - 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲.

This news has come as a big shock. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀. We remain committed to championing your voice in health and care.

Read our statement from our Chief Executive, Helen Henderson, here: https://bit.ly/3Go4KxH

Thank you for your continued support.

10/06/2025

Loneliness Awareness Week runs from Monday 9th June to Friday 15th June.

Derbyshire Dales CVS are hosting a community event on Thursday 12 June 2025, from 10.30am until 1pm at The Lime Tree, Lime Tree Business Park, Lime Tree Road, Matlock DE4 3EJ.

This free event is open to everyone and helps combat loneliness one step at a time. 👥

We are thrilled to invite the community group that you are part of, your volunteers, and your attendees to our next Social Connectedness Event. The event is for all kinds of community groups.

Are you looking for new members or volunteers? Community groups can have a FREE table at the Market Place style event to publicise their group to the public. It will also be a chance for you to enjoy some social time yourselves and chat and meet other local community groups. Refreshments will be available throughout the event.

The event will be at The Lime Tree, Matlock, on Thursday 12th June 2025 10.30am - 1pm

Contact Amanda at DDCVS for more information via enquiries@ddcvs.org.uk

02/04/2025

Meet John, an Expert by Experience and co-founder of Chatterbox Cafe mental health drop-in.

Chatterbox Cafe is facilitated by John and peers who understand wellbeing through their own lived experiences.
Anyone is welcome.
It is friendly safe space open every Friday 10am-12pm in the Derbion Community Hub, (a small setting located on an entrance/exit at Derby Shopping Centre). ☺️

02/04/2025

You are not alone 💚 www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/crisis

Unsure of where to get help for your mental health?

This graphic can help you or a loved one find support.

www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/crisis

02/04/2025

🌟 Boost Your Confidence in Supporting Mental Health!

Are you in a public-facing role? Do you want to build your confidence in recognising and supporting mental health challenges? Our half-day Mental Health Awareness Training is designed to equip staff and volunteers with essential skills to:

✅ Understand mental health and tackle stigma
✅ Gain insight into available resources and support services
✅ Feel more confident in supporting those who may be struggling

This interactive course is available both online and in-person—so you can choose what works best for you!

Upcoming Virtual Sessions:
- 4 April 2025 (morning)
- 8 April 2025 (morning)

Book here: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-training/mental-health-awareness-training/mental-health-awareness-training.aspx

20/03/2025

East Midlands Railway (EMR) have a range of communication assistance cards you can order for free, or download on your phone to help you navigate travelling.

These cards can support communication when travelling for many different hidden conditions, with the key message of please be patient.

Visit https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/.../talk-passenger...

East Midlands Railway (EMR) have a range of communication assistance cards you can order or download on your phone to help you navigate travelling.

These cards can support Neurodivergent people with their communication when travelling.

Visit https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/form/talk-passenger-assistance-cards