Home
Welcome to Worcestershire Mental Health Link Network
We are primarly a Voluntary and Comunity Sector (VCS) network which includes a wide mix of groups, including those that work solely within mental health and also wider VCS groups with an interest in emotional well being and mental health. The network is informal, inclusive and currently has well over 50 member organisations or projects. Membership is also open to statutory sector agencies.
Our aims are to:- Provide a forum for discussion, networking, sharing good practice and partnership working
- Ensure that network member organisations are informed of mental health national and local good practice, strategy, and policy to support service delivery in line with countywide priorities
- Identify members training and support needs and develop, deliver or utilise existing local training programmes, to build the capacity of our member organisations
Worcestershire Mental Health Link Network is co-ordinated by The Mental Health Development Project at Community First.
How does this fit with the aims and values of Community First ?
Aims of Community First
- To build the capacity of the voluntary and community organisations to manage and grow in a sustainable way.
- To improve the quality and scope of services delivered by the voluntary and community sector.
- To build stronger, more inclusive communities, that provide a good quality of life for everyone
- To increase understanding of the role, function and resources of the sector and enhance its influence in policy development and implementation
- To advance the governance, management and operations of the organisation, towards a model of best practice.
Our Values
* Integrity
* Professionalism
* Accountability
* Reliability
* Diversity
* Our people
Latest news
29 Jul 2010
Worcestershire ULO Steering Group Bulletin
In late April 2010, service users and service user led voluntary organisations met at a day conference in Worcester with County Council staff to discuss how best to progress the re...
In late April 2010, service users and service user led voluntary organisations met at a day conference in Worcester with County Council staff to discuss how best to progress the re...
14 Jul 2010
13 Jul 2010
Tender Opportunity Dementia Care
A tendering opportunity has arisen for a Support Service for Individuals with Young Onset Dementia and their Carers. For more info please download the tender pack below:
A tendering opportunity has arisen for a Support Service for Individuals with Young Onset Dementia and their Carers. For more info please download the tender pack below:
12 Jul 2010
IAPT Draft Service Specification
The Worcestershire Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service will be a community based primary care psychological therapy service offering psychological and social...
The Worcestershire Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service will be a community based primary care psychological therapy service offering psychological and social...
30 Jun 2010
Health Information Week
5th – 11th July 2010 is Health Information week, an opportunity to find free health information in your area. This year Public Health is using Health Information week to ...
5th – 11th July 2010 is Health Information week, an opportunity to find free health information in your area. This year Public Health is using Health Information week to ...
30 Jun 2010
Safeguarding Children and Young People whose parents have Mental Health Need
Safeguarding Children and Young People whose parents have Mental Health Needs Two multi-agency events are being held for practitioners who work with families where parental men...
Safeguarding Children and Young People whose parents have Mental Health Needs Two multi-agency events are being held for practitioners who work with families where parental men...
30 Jun 2010
World Class Commissioning VCS Briefing
Mental Health Link Network Briefing 30th June Introduction to World Class Commissioning Members attended an introduction session with David Hitchen, Joint Commissioing Unit M...
Mental Health Link Network Briefing 30th June Introduction to World Class Commissioning Members attended an introduction session with David Hitchen, Joint Commissioing Unit M...
14 Jun 2010
Ready to Respond Event
Introduction Ready to Respond VCS Event Major emergencies can put a strain on resources of Category One and Two responders. During such times, additional support from organi...
Introduction Ready to Respond VCS Event Major emergencies can put a strain on resources of Category One and Two responders. During such times, additional support from organi...
7 Jun 2010
Worcestershire Dementia Strategy Consultation
Consultation on the Worcs Dementia Strategy runs until the 16th July. This strategy is developed to show high level plans for dementia across the statutory sector in partnershi...
Consultation on the Worcs Dementia Strategy runs until the 16th July. This strategy is developed to show high level plans for dementia across the statutory sector in partnershi...
3 Jun 2010
Presentation on Modernisation of Mental Health Services in Worcestershire
Many thanks to all the members who attended our VCS Briefing on the Modernisation of Mental Health Services in Worcestershire. The Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, who deli...
Many thanks to all the members who attended our VCS Briefing on the Modernisation of Mental Health Services in Worcestershire. The Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, who deli...