Worthing Rethink Mental Health

23/07/2025

It is with much sadness that I was informed of the death of Val Bolt, who was one of our first carers back 10 years ago when we first started.

Val was always passionate about holding organisations to account. When they said that they would do something by a date, she would call them on that date to ask them why it hadn't been done.

Thank you for your support, Val. Rest in peace.

Dedicated to the memory of Valerie Bolt

14/07/2025

Just a quick reminder that our online meeting is tonight at 7pm. If you want to join do contact me by email (WorthingCarersGroup@Rethink.org) or by phone (07763 082094).

We are a mental health carers group, run by mental health carers. So, if that is you do get in contact.

03/07/2025

Here is a chance to help with mental health research for carers. Do engage with them if you can. 😃

23/06/2025

☀️ Heatwaves can be difficult for those of us living with mental illness.

🌡️ They can affect our energy, mood and make it harder for us to sleep.

Share this post so that people can get tips on how to manage as the weather heats up 👉 https://bit.ly/3HJdsqt

23/06/2025

Just a reminder that tonight (Monday 23rd June) we are holding our Evening Meeting at Meadowfield. No guest speaker tonight, however, it means it will be all support. Do come along for a friendly chat about mental health without judgment. Just understanding and acceptance.

Meadowfield Hospital at 7pm. Ask for Mark in the Fern Suite (inside reception and hard left).

09/06/2025

If you or your loved ones receive PIP you should watch this short video.

🚨 URGENT: In the coming weeks or months, MPs will vote on dangerous cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). We’re desperate to stop these cuts going th...

05/06/2025

🚨 The government has proposed plans to cut PIP. With your help, we're doing everything we can to try to stop those cuts going through.

Since launching our campaign, we're averaging emails to MPs every 6 minutes.

Join the movement. Email your MP and ask them to vote against the cuts to PIP 👉 www.rethink.org/dontcutpip

03/06/2025

Tomorrow (Wednesday 4th June) we will be hosting our drop-in meeting at The Happy Teapot Café (opposite Worthing Library). We will be there from 10:30am to 1pm.

This is intended as an easy way to learn more about Worthing Rethink. This means you can arrive at any time between those times and stay for as long as you like.

When you arrive you can ask for Mark. We will be towards the back of the café.

03/06/2025

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is looking for Governors and is promoting a Microsoft Teams event that takes place this Thursday from 4 o'clock for 30 minutes. If you are interested it will answer all of your questions.

Mark of Worthing Rethink was a Governor for six years. So, if you want to know his experience of being a Governor you can contact him at 07763 082094 or by emailing WorthingCarersGroup@Rethink.org.

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30/04/2025

Really good guest speakers on last Monday evening. Two speakers from West Sussex NHS Talking Therapies. Some advice on how carers can look after themselves. Their handouts will be available on this Friday's newsletter, so if you would like to receive these do DM us and we can add your email address to the distribution list. You can then cancel anytime either by DM, email or phone. No questions asked (apart from who you are and what your email is).

NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies helps adults suffering with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, providing a range of talking therapies and other treatments.

28/04/2025

Tonight we are holding are guest speaker meeting at Meadowfield Hospital in Worthing, starting at 7pm. Our guest speakers will be Liz Lelliott and Kerry Mason to talk about Psychological Wellbeing, something that all carers (and everyone else) should be interested in.

The meeting is open to EVERYONE, and is FREE. Unsure what you might be getting into, then give me a call and I will talk you through what we do.

Call me, Mark, on 07763 082094.

15/04/2025

There is a link to the Health Service Journal (HSJ) which looks interesting, but is behind a paywall. Does anyone have access that can provide (copy?) more information regarding.

The HSJ reports that a wave of "mental health A&Es" could be built.

https://www.hsj.co.uk/mental-health/mental-health-aande-programme-not-far-away/7039129.article?utm_campaign=2039034_THN%20-%2015%20April%202025&utm_medium=email&utm_source=NHS%20Providers%20%28Main%20account%29