Worthing Rethink Mental Health

05/02/2026

02/02/2026

We are hosting a Time To Talk day at The Happy Teapot Café this Friday. Time to Talk is the UK's biggest mental health conversation, encouraging friends, families, and workplaces to openly discuss mental well-being to break stigma.

Do come along to support the initiative and for information that supports your own mental heath.

The Happy Teapot Café is opposite Worthing Library and serves delicious sandwiches, cakes, etc. as well as teas and coffees.

23/01/2026

Just to remind you that on Monday (26th Jan), our guest speaker will be PC Amy Ward for our meeting at Meadowfield Hospital at 7pm.

The meeting is free and it would be lovely to see as many as possible. It's a new year and a new start. Everyone is welcome. See you there

The picture is from Worthing Past on Facebook and shows South Street, Worthing before the old Town Hall (centre) was demolished and the Guildbourne Centre was built (plus some Model T cars).

12/01/2026

Another reminder that tonight's joining link for our online meeting has changed. If you would like to attend, do get in touch by email, WorthingCarersGroup@Rethink.Org and I will send you the new link.

09/01/2026

Just a quick reminder that on Monday we are hosting our online meeting. I must also highlight that the joining link has changed, so if you would like to join us do get in contact as soon as you can. Don't leave it to the last minute.

The best method of contact is via email on WorthingCarersGroup@Rethink.org

The image below was recently on the Worthing Past Facebook group. It is an image of Lyndhurst Road juction with High Street looking east. On the right, in front of the gasometers, is St Georges School, now Waitrose.

I like the picture. What do you think?

06/01/2026

On Wednesday 7th at 10:30 Pam will be hosting our first drop-in meeting of 2026. The place to go is The Happy Teapot, opposite Worthing Library. The meeting is open to everyone and is free (apart form tea, coffee, cake, etc.)

01/01/2026

Everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves a good quality of life, no matter their circumstance 💜

19/12/2025

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hvAZEuGiDes

⏱️ Our very own Charlotte gives you the low down on the new Mental Health Act, in the time it takes to boil a kettle...This is our new episode of Boiled Down 🍵

13/12/2025

Should you need more local contact you can always call me (Mark) on 07763082094.

13/12/2025

*Good news to share on carer's Allowance overpayments review*

In late November, we heard that unprecedented changes for carers are underway. The government responded to the Carer’s Allowance overpayments review recommendations. In a major shift, ministers have confirmed that they will reassess cases dating back to 2015. The scandal of Carer's Allowance overpayments shocked many when it was widely reported by the Guardian last year.

In October, 2024, the government published the Independent Review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments – which marked a major breakthrough for unpaid carers. Led by Liz Sayce OBE, the review examined how earnings-related overpayments occurred, how affected carers can be supported, and what needed to change to prevent this from happening again in the future.

The Government has now accepted most of the review’s recommendations, including reassessing all overpayment cases dating back ten years and refunding or reducing debts caused by unclear DWP guidance and poor internal processes over a ten year period. It has also committed to new systems and clearer information to stop these failures recurring. Although the review covered England and Wales, its impact will extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland due to shared systems and historic cases.

This is a long-overdue change for unpaid carers, who have spent years calling out a system that was unfair and punitive. It finally feels like the first step toward rebuilding trust and making sure carers get the support need and deserve.

09/12/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2pvxdn9v4o

Interesting that GPs are blaming themselves for mental health over-diagnosis. Surely, it is them doing the diagnosing? I'm interested in your thoughts.

Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.

08/12/2025

Quick reminder that tonight we are holding our online meeting at 7pm. Anyone wanting to join do get in contact so I can share the joining instructions with you. All of our meetings are free and open to all.

WorthingCarersGroup@Rethink.org