Events

Learning Disability Week is an annual event. This year’s theme in Barking and Dagenham is Treat me well. Simple adjustments make a big difference. Treat me well is Mencap’s campaign to transform how the NHS treats people with a learning disability in hospital. 

A number of events have been planned. Take a look at the leaflet for more information. 

The council and the NHS Clinical Commissoning Group (CCG) are currently redrafting the Barking and Dagenham Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2019- 2022, around 3 key themes: 

1. Best Start in Life 

2. Early Diagnosis and Intervention 

3. Building resilience through prevention 

The strategy will set out a renewed vision for improving health and wellbeing of residents and inequalities at every stage of people’s lives by 2021. As part of the strategy, for each of the themes the council are looking to get the views of residents about the things that are important to them in their health and wellbeing. These will then be incorporated in the strategy, which the council and partners will commit to.

Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham will be hosting a focus group on behalf of the council. 

These focus groups are a chance to have your say and influence the health & wellbeing systems within the borough. 

Please confirm your attendance by calling us on 0800 298 5331 or emailing Manisha.modhvadia@healthwatchbarkinganddagenham.co.uk 

Our team will be out and about near you. We want to hear from residents of Barking and Dagenham about their experiences of health and care services.

Come and say hello and have a chat with us.

FaithAction is offering (free!) Friendly Places training in Mental Health Awareness Week. This will focus on how faith groups and places of worship can ensure they are welcoming and accepting to people who might be struggling with their mental health.  It’s really about offering good hospitality, which many faith groups do quite naturally – but there might be further small steps they can take that could make a big difference.

The training is suitable for representatives from all faith groups; in the past, professionals from local NHS mental health trusts have also attended and found the opportunity to think about faith and meet local faith groups very useful.

Do you look after someone who cannot manage without your help and support?
Would you like to know more about your rights as a carer and
how to access practical support to help you look after a loved one?

Come along on: 
24 November, 10am to 2pm
Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, IG11 9SN

• Find out more information about the Carers’ Hub, including benefits and entitlements.
• There will also be presentations providing information about other services available in the borough.
• A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

To book a place call 020 8227 5731 or e-mail adultcommissioning@lbbd.gov.uk
Please note places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Our team will be out and about near you. We want to hear from residents of Barking and Dagenham about their experiences of health and care services.

Come and say hello and have a chat with us.

This workshop is about supporting primary health care to improve outcomes for people with learning disabilities.

We will be sharing and discussing recent guidance and tools developed to improve access to primary care for people with learning disabilities.

The workshop will include guidance on increasing the uptake and improving the quality of Annual Health Checks and the use of Summary Care Records with additional information.

Speakers will include representatives from:

• The Public Health England Learning Disabilities Observatory (PHELDO)
• NHS Digital and NHS England
• The Mencap ‘Don’t Miss Out project’
• My Life My Choice

Who should attend:

GP learning disability leads, health facilitators/primary care liaison nurses, practice managers and nurses, social care providers, Clinical Commissioning Group and GP learning disability leads, Clinical Reviewers, family carers and self-advocates and others with an interest in improving primary healthcare services for people with learning disabilities

The workshop will start at 10am (registration from 9.30am) and finish at 4pm.

Please click here to register.

SAVE THE DATE! 

Come along to the Mental Health Marketplace taking place on World Mental Health Day. 

The event is hosted by Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham. There will be a number of organistations offering information and support. 

Its your chance to talk to someone who will listen and find out about services available to you.

Theres something for everyone, free neck massages, health checks and creative activties.  

Barking and Dagenham end of life care service in partnership with Saint Francis Hospice would like to invite you to our first End of Life Care conference 'Together we can make a difference'

We welcome all health and social care professionals from primary, acute and voluntary sectors who are in contact with and support people who may be in the last year of life.

The day will highlight good practice and support collaborative, cross boundary working with opportunities for table top working and sharing of ideas.

It promises to be an exciting, informative day.

To register your place click here

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 Venues and timings:

24th November 2016, @Harmony House, Baden Powell Close, 12.30 to 15.30

30th November 2016, @Redbridge Central Library, 14.30 to 17.30

12th January 2017, @Mardyke Community Centre, Rainham, 09.30 to 12.30

18th January 2017, @Harmony House, Baden Powel Close, 18.00 to 21.00

19th January 2017, @St Barnabas Church Hall, Snakes Lane, 10.00 to 13.00

25th January 2017, @Queens Hospital, Education Centre, 13.00 to 16.00

26th Januray 2017, @Care City, Maritime House, Barking , 10.00 to 13.00