Worthing Rethink Mental Health

21/10/2025

Below is a list of our guest speakers for our meetings at Meadowfield Hospital over the coming months. No need to book, just come along. Everyone is welcome and there is no prerequisites for coming along.

Our meetings take place on the fourth Monday of every month, unless a bank holiday comes into play, when it is brought forward by a week.

Oct 27th Occupational Therapy
Nov 24th Pharmacist
Dec 15th Shepherd House
Jan 26th Sussex Police
Feb 23rd Residential Care

We do have ground rules, basically around respecting others views and allowing others to talk. I will make these clear at the beginning of the meetings. There is nothing unusual from other support groups.

When you arrive at Meadowfield (at the top-left of the Swandean site) you will see a reception desk in front of you, turn sharp left and you will see a door. That's where we are.

Again, everyone is welcome and you can ask for me, Mark, upon arrival. Alternatively, you can call me from the car park and I can walk you in. I really don't mind.

My contact details are 07763 082094 or WorthingCarersGroup@REthink.org

16/10/2025

Late notice, as it has just come to my attention, of this carers event.

Practice Website for VICTORIA ROAD SURGERY

15/10/2025

14/10/2025

In a couple of weeks our guest speaker at our Meadowfield meeting will be Louise Vinton, Occupational Therapist. If you wonder what OTs do then you need to come along. You will normally find OTs in inpatient units.

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. I hope you are well and thriving.

Just a reminder that we have three meetings a month, Drop-in, in-person meeting and an online meeting, the latter of which is on this Monday coming at 7pm. If you want to join do get in contact, either by phone 07763 082094 or email WorthingCarersGroup@Rethink.org.

08/10/2025

We're not endorsing this research just sharing in case you are interested.

08/10/2025

Earlier this morning Mark did a talk about his and his wife's experience of mental health to the local branch of the Stroke Association.

I was happy to learn that they too think that supporting carers is important and wanted some tips.

The tips Mark gave are that carers need to look after themselves and that groups are a good way to do this. Firstly, Mark has heard from carers that groups aren't for them. Mark too thought this until he attended his first meeting. Secondly, it allows carers to hear from other carers and learn from their experiences. Thirdly, there is something therapeutic about sharing your story. Lastly, your don't have to make a long term commitment to attending a group. A sampler session helps you to understand if a group can help you.

Mark is always happy to talk about Worthing and his experience of mental health to any organisation. If you would like Mark to attend your team meeting, for half an hour or more, do get in touch.

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25/09/2025

Just a reminder of our meetings.

On the first Wednesday of the month we hold a drop-in meeting at the Happy The Happy Teapot (opposite Worthing Library) from 10:30 to 1pm.

On the second Monday of the month we have an online meeting from 7pm. Contact us for details.

On the fourth Monday of the month, at Meadowfield Hospital in Worthing, we hold an in-person meeting, usually with guest speakers, plus support.

For more information you can either email us at WorthingCarersGroup@Rethink.org or phone us on 07763 082094. Everyone is welcome and there is no fees for attending.

21/08/2025

We currently have 203 followers. Each and everyone of you are welcome to attend any of our meetings. We host three meetings were venting is encouraged and we understand why you need the release. We understand because we are all mental health carers and we just get it.

*Evening Meetings at Meadowfield Hospital*
On the FOURTH Monday of the month (unless there is a bank holiday involved) from 7pm to 9pm. We try to have guest speakers from the mental health service or associated charities.

*Drop-In Meetings at The Happy Teapot (opposite Worthing Library)*
On the FIRST Wednesday of the month, from 10:30am to 1pm. You can drop-in for as little as 5 minutes for the whole duration and any point in between. The choice is yours. The food and tea is great too.

*Online Meetings*
Held on the second Monday of the month from 7pm to no later than 9pm. The duration of this meeting is flexible and is dependant on how many attend and the issues that they bring with them.

All our meetings are conducted with respect to everyone, no matter their background.

If you want to know more, contact me (Mark) on 07763 082094 or send an email to WorthingCarersGroup@Rethink.org

16/08/2025

Just a reminder that our Evening Meeting at Meadowfield Hospital (normally on the fourth Monday of the month) will be on THIS Monday due to the Bank Holiday.

We have Mark Ramage, Clinical Psychiatrist, as our guest speaker talking about the new Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams.

For more information call me, Mark, on 07763 082094.

24/07/2025

For anyone going to the Worthing Lions Summer Festival this weekend do stop at our stall on the seafront and say "hello". It would really mean a lot to us if you did, lifting our spirits as few stop as we aren't selling anything and we talk about mental health (which I think scares people).