Our inaugural event in Yorkshire in March began with an introduction and welcome from our Director of Business Development, Julie Smith before a series of presentations by a number of Care in Mind professionals from different areas of the organisation.

Presentations started with an overview of Care in Mind, the origins of the company and a brief insight into the future plans of the organisation, delivered by Dr Rachel Scullion, Clinical Director.

Care in Mind’s Best Practice Facilitator, Dominique Hooper then delivered an interactive presentation on Safewards for Safehomes, encouraging delegates to take part in group activities and share their thoughts on some the interventions that we use in our services.

Following a quick break, presentations resumed with Clinical Nurse Specialist and Clinical Lead for Yorkshire, Josef Comyn-Doyle. Josef explained more about our approach to therapeutic risk management and how specific risks are managed within our homes.

An open Q&A session then started and gave the opportunity for delegates to ask any further questions about any presentations or about Care in Mind in general.

Overall, 100% of delegates rated the event as excellent; with 81% finding the content relevant to their role and 95% finding the information clear and easy to understand.

“The presentation around therapeutic risk management was interesting – to hear multi-agency opinion and how Care in Mind’s model has evolved and is ever-evolving.”

“The Safewards for Safehomes information was particularly interesting and thought-provoking.”

“The most useful aspect was the discussion about creating the therapeutic environment that allow the best possible management of risk to allow the young person to develop.”

How can I attend the next Care in Mind event?

Places are free of charge, however, are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis with a limitation of 2 per organisation. To register a place or to find out more, please contact Emily Bentley on ebentley@careinmind.com or call 0161 638 3285.  Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day.

If you would like any further information about the presentations, our model of care or our programme of events please contact our Business Development Team on info@careinmind.com or 0161 638 3285.

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Workplace stress can have a huge impact on organisations, so supporting staff in recognising and managing stress in the workplace is key.

Our People Services Department led weekly campaigns throughout the month looking at the impact stress can have on individuals and teams and how we can cope with and relieve stress both in and outside of the workplace.

Raising Stress Awareness

Throughout the month we shared resources with our staff teams on how stress can affect individuals and how managers can support the positive mental health of their teams. Staff have been considering how stress makes them feel and behave, how it can affect them in the workplace and sharing tips on how they reduce and relieve their own stress.

Active Week

The aim of Active Week was to promote the positive effects of activity and a healthy lifestyle on mental health. We encouraged staff to get active during the day, whether this was to go on a walk on their lunch break, using the stairs or book a gym class for after work.

Mindful Week

During Mindful week, we considered the importance of Mindfulness and tips for managing symptoms of low mood or anxiety.   Staff were encouraged to think about how stress impacts the mind and body, and to be kind, patient and compassionate towards themselves.

On social media, we shared 5 ideas to start and finish your day positively; these include taking some time out every hour to plan the next, taking some deep breaths, having time away from social media and listening to how you talk about yourself.

Kindness Week 

For the final week, we launched Kindness Week. The aim was to spread positivity throughout the organisation by saying thank you, undertaking random acts of kindness and considering ways that we can support each other in the workplace.

If you would like more information about how to relieve stress or how you can support your staff, there are downloadable resources on the Stress Awareness website:

http://www.stress.org.uk/national-stress-awareness-month-2019/

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Cherryhurst is located in West Kirby, Wirral, and will offer specialist residential placements for up to 5 young adults aged 18-30 with complex mental health needs. Working to Care in Mind’s established and innovative model of care, the service will support young people presenting with high levels of complexity and risk in the least restrictive setting.

Young adults may transition to Cherryhurst from inpatient settings, and we can also provide an alternative to hospital admission as we are able to manage significant levels of risk in a least restrictive community environment. Our unique model provides 24/7 on-call and crisis intervention, to support young adults to maintain their community placement and avoid readmission.

Our evidence-based model of care is supported by a structured MDT including Clinical Nurse Specialists, Psychologists and Consultant Psychiatrists.

Cherryhurst is a spacious, detached property located in a quiet community setting. The house has a large open plan kitchen/lounge area, as well as a second lounge, providing plenty of communal space for the individuals placed there. There are 5 bedrooms, some with en-suite bathrooms.

The new service expands our offering in the North West of England, providing much needed additional capacity for young adults to be supported in the least restrictive environment out of hospital settings.

Our Managing Director, Sharron Amri says of the new service;

“We are delighted to be opening Cherryhurst, which will be our ninth home in the North of England. The home is in a great setting, which will support our young adults to make progress towards recovery and ultimate independence”

How can I refer for Cherryhurst?

For more information, or to make a referral, please contact our Business Development Team on 0161 638 6385 or email referrals@careinmind.co.uk.

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Working with complex young adults in a specialist residential setting: Promoting recovery through least restrictive practice

Wednesday 27^th March 2019 | 12 pm – 3 pm

Holiday Inn Leeds Brighouse (just off the M62, J25)

This event is aimed at professionals working with 16-30-year olds with complex mental health needs and significant risk presentations. We will be exploring issues surrounding the support of this complex client group in a residential setting. The afternoon will feature presentations and workshops on:

• Outcomes achieved with complex cases at Care in Mind

Dr Rachel Scullion, Clinical Director

• Self-harm and therapeutic risk taking: the Care in Mind approach

Josef Comyn-Doyle, Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Safewards for Safehomes: applying Safewards in a residential setting

Dominique Hooper, Best Practice Facilitator

The seminar will also include a service user’s perspective on the therapeutic risk approach and a panel discussion, as well as the opportunity to network with other professionals in the field.

Who is it for?

The event is for anyone working with young adults with complex needs and mental health presentations including social workers, case managers, clinicians, community teams, commissioning teams and mental health practitioners.

How do I book a place?

Places to this event are free of charge, but are limited and so will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To register for a place or to find out more please email Emily Bentley on ebentley@careinmind.com or call 0161 638 3285.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day.

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As an employer, we recognise and support employees who experience mental health difficulties and the stigma and discrimination that surrounds the topic of mental health in today’s media.

In 2017, Care in Mind signed the Charter for Employees who are Positive about Mental Health. As an employer and a mental health provider for young people, we are committed to not only supporting our young people throughout their placements but also supporting our staff and colleagues and focus on creating an open culture environment where staff are able to talk openly about mental health in their place of work.

What does this Charter mean for Care in Mind?

In signing this charter, Care in Mind have made an ongoing commitment to our staff to:

• Provide non-judgemental and proactive support to individual staff who experience mental health difficulties.
• Not make assumptions that a person with a mental health condition will be more vulnerable to workplace stress or take more time off than any other employee or job applicant.
• Show a positive and enabling attitude towards all employees and job applicants with a mental health condition.
• Ensure that all line managers have access to the correct, up to date information and training about managing mental health in the workplace.
• Ensure that all staff involved in recruitment and selection processes are briefed on mental health conditions and The Equality Act 2010 and given appropriate interview skills.
• Make it clear in any recruitment or occupational health check that people who have experienced mental health difficulties will not be discriminated against in any way. Any disclosure of a mental health problem will enable both the employee and employer to assess and provide the right level of support or adjustment needed.

To find out more about the Mindful Employer Charter, visit www.mindfulemployer.net

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