CALM & Anger Management Workshops

We are now enroling for Calm workshop places, starting early 2012

CALM workshop

A six week course in Hinckley, run by a qualified counsellor. It includes topics as diverse as abdominal breathing, deep relaxation skills, anxiety management, positive thinking, coping with depression, learning to say 'NO', happiness and being more assertive.

"This has been a life changing experience for me"

Anger Management workshop and Anger Management One to One

Workshop - 6 weeks

Our Anger Management Course is a 6 week programme providing a wealth of practical help and knowledge to assist in anger management. Learn how to leave behind the cycles you don't want and bring in new ways of thinking to achieve the results you do want.

"Since starting this course i have learnt to recognize things that make me angry.  I have lost my temper once since starting the course where before i would lose my temper every other day.  I am finding that I am feeling better in myself now that I am gaining control of my anger.  I would like to thank Kathy for helping me to understand my emotions a lot better than I did before"

One to One - 4 weeks

This is the same format as the above workshop, but obviously the work will be more tailored to suit the individual's needs. Each weekly session is one hour lasting 4 weeks.  More sessions can be arranged as per the needs of each client.

Both workshops run regulary in Hinckley, please contact Naomi for more information or to enrol 01455 890168.

info@westleicestershiremind.org.uk

Independent Living Advice & Mindpay Service

Independent Living Advice

Our Independent Living Advice Service offers information and support in all aspects relating to Direct Payments.

We can help you with:

Recruiting a Personal Assistant or Carer, Advice about payroll and employment issues, managing the financial side of your payment either independently or via our Mindpay service.

A regular monthly fee will give you access to information and advice as and when you need it.

Mindpay Service

If you are in receipt of a direct payment but do not want to manage the finances yourself you can use our Mindpay Service.

We can help you with: Holding money in an account, Dealing with all payments, providing regular statements, monitoring your spend and ensuring receipt of Personal Budget from the local authority is on time and correct, investigating any queries, as well as all aspects of Payroll if you are employing your own Personal Assistant/s

You can relax knowing that the financial management of your personal budget is taken care of.

A regular monthly fee will give you access to this service.

Personal Assistant/Mindpay Services

Personal Assistants

Our personal assistant service provides support to individuals while enabling the client to have as much control over that support as possible.

What we can offer: This can vary considerably, as it very much depends on the needs of the individual and their support plan. It is likely to include:

Daily household tasks, Shopping,

Help to access community facilities,

such as shops, the library, swimming pool, cinema, etc,

All services and support are completed in partnership with you.

We aim to match you with an assistant that you choose and who enhances your experience of this service.

All our Personal Assistants have to complete our Personal Assistant Training Programme as well as other ongoing training.

Our mission is to provide a service that makes a positive difference in your life and is personalised to best meet your needs.

There is a charge of £13 per hour plus associated costs such as transport, bus fares, entrance fees, refreshments etc.

Please contact us to find out more.

Care Clusters

Our Care Clusters service provides support to groups of people with a shared interest.

What we can offer: This can vary considerably, as it very much depends on the needs of the individuals and their support plan. Some examples are: fishing group, book club, travel club, craft club, tennis club.

Benefits of being in a cluster:

Offers new opportunities, Increases knowledge, Can be fun sharing the experience and exchanging information, ideas etc.

There is a charge per hour plus associated costs such as transport, bus fares, entrance fees etc,

Personal Assistant Support Service

Our Personal Assistant Support Service offers a training and support programme for Personal Assistants.

We can offer: Personal Assistant induction training including personal assistant handbook.

We have a range of training courses to choose from including, first aid, moving and handling, health and safety, food hygiene, infection control, adult protection, managing challenging behaviour, risk assessment, stress awareness, equality and diversity.

One to one supervision and telephone support.

Mediation Service - A regular monthly fee will give you access to training and support as and when you need it.

Training for organisation and their employees

We can be flexible in meeting a variety of training needs for organisations and their employees in the following areas:

Anger management

Stress Management

Personal Development

Personal Assistant training

Mental Health Awareness

Please contact us on 01455 890168 to talk to us more on your requirements. 

If you require training on areas not mentioned above please still contact us as we may still be able to help.

Social Drop in Groups

Social Drop-In Groups

A place where people experiencing mental distress can socialise with others experiencing similar problems.

Staff are present to provide support and information. There are opportunities and information available for people who want to engage in education, employment, volunteering and leisure.

If people require one to one support with this then a referral can be made to the appropriate services.

Social drop ins take place as follows, contact us if you are interested in attending and we can arrange for you to make an initial visit:

(once you have visited once and registered with us you can then drop in to your chosen group/s as you wish)

Hinckley: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at various locations.

Desford: Tuesdays

Coalville: Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays mornings