From: Melanie Nicholas (CSIP West Midlands) [melanie.nicholas@csip.org.uk] Sent: 01 April 2008 14:42 To: WM - VCS BME Group; WM - VCS Main Group; WM CSIP Regional Providers 3rd Sector Group Cc: Dodd Paul (CSIP West Midlands) Subject: Mental Health Day Services E-Bulletin Attachments: Banner RGB 20mm.JPG; ATT13495.txt Sent on behalf of Paul Dodd Dear all Please find below the latest National Day Service newsletter from CSIP’s social Inclusion Programme Kind regards Paul Paul Dodd Third sector Lead Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) West Midlands - www.westmidlands.csip.org.uk Tel: 0121 678 4850 (Admin Support) 07771 518061 (direct mobile) Email: paul.dodd@csip.org.uk CSIP West Midlands Website: http://www.westmidlands.csip.org.uk CSIP National Website: http://www.csip.org.uk Knowledge Community: http://kc.csip.org.uk The Care Services Improvement Partnership is commissioned by the Department of Health to improve services for people with mental health problems, learning disabilities, older people, children and families and offenders. Mental Health Day Services E-Bulletin March 2008 • DAY SERVICES AND COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE NETWORK This network has been established by the National Social Inclusion Programme to link together mental health day service providers who are developing creative links with wider community organisations and resources. Its purpose is to facilitate the sharing of good practice and learning about effective approaches. If you would like more information on joining the network, please contact ben.taylor@londondevelopmentcentre.org • CONTACTS FOR SUPPORT WITH DAY SERVICES MODERNISATION The National Social Inclusion Programme has established a database of commissioners, providers and other agencies who can provide support with day services modernisation. This includes organisations who may be able to provide project management and modernised services who can host visits. If you would like support with your day services modernisation process, please contact ben.taylor@londondevelopmentcentre.org with details of your situation and the type of contacts you are looking for. • blueSCI DVD There are still some copies of the recently produced DVD about blueSCI, the innovative day service in Trafford, Manchester available. They are free on a first come first served basis from antonia.furmston@londondevelopmentcentre.org • VOLUNTEERING ENGLAND NATIONAL CONVENTION 2008 This convention, entitled ‘Transforming Passion into Power: Volunteering at the heart of social change’ takes place from 23-25 April in Newcastle Highlights of the Convention include: - A debate on Volunteering and 2012: a lasting legacy or a publicity stunt? - A workshop looking at the impact of volunteering on the NHS - Working safely with vulnerable people For the registration form and latest announcements go to www.volunteering.org.uk/convention For further enquiries, e-mail events@volunteeringengland.org or telephone 020 7520 8928. E-bulletin produced by Ben Taylor, National Day Services Lead at the National Social Inclusion Programme If you do not wish to receive future e-bulletins, please reply to this e-mail with REMOVE in the subject line Delivering Race Equality in Mental Health - www.actiondre.org.uk This email (including any attachments) is strictly confidential, and is intended solely for the use of the named recipient. If you are not that person, you must not use, copy, distribute or disclose this e-mail to other parties. If you have received this e-mail in error please immediately e-mail it back to the sender and then permanently delete it. The London Development Centre and the sender do not accept any responsibility for viruses, or for the loss or damage of information or services from accessing this e-mail or any attachments. The London Development Centre can be contacted at information@londondevelopmentcentre.org, 020 73072431, 11-13 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN --