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- Join us for our Annual General Meeting and Annual Members’ Meeting 2019
- Local mum supports the launch of a new mental health service by sharing her experience of perinatal depression
- Leading mental health experts in Birmingham and Solihull publish ground-breaking book about treatment of early psychosis
- Table tennis trial served up in Dementia Action Week
- Information about Trust services for Bank Holiday Monday – 27 May
- Save the date for our Annual General Meeting and Annual Members’ Meeting 2019
- Extra support for dementia carers launched in Dementia Action Week May 20 – 26
- Local mental health trust and National Trust work together in a historic first to help those with dementia
- Summer term at Recovery College for All
- Join our LGBT+ staff network at Birmingham Pride Parade
- Mental health trust helps actor David Harewood shine a light on psychosis in documentary
- Monday 6 May 2019 – Bank Holiday message
- Easter information message 2019
- Have your say today on how the NHS should change in Birmingham and Solihull.
- 'Under one Roof' event for people who care for others
- Solihull Integrated Addictions Service supports Ste
- Join the Positive Mental Health Group in the St Patrick’s Day Parade
- Trust Membership Survey 2019
- National recognition for local mental health trust’s technological innovation
- A trip to the Palace for Katharine
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust – election to the Council of Governors
- Primary Care Mental Health Liaison Model launched in East Birmingham
- Birmingham Homelessness Partnership Board response to increase in people sleeping rough in the city
- Mental health trust recognised nationally for its commitment to improving equality, diversity and inclusion
- New non-executive director appointed at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Trust Vice Chair Joy Warmington awarded an MBE for services to healthcare and community
- Christmas and New Year Message 2018
- Developing understanding of sport’s impact on mental health
- Community Engagement and Inclusion Team shortlisted for a National Centre for Diversity (NCFD) award.
- Trust team 'highly commended' at majoy healthcare awards
- Care Quality Commission wants to hear the views of our service uers and carers
- Mental health worker Katy wins national award
- New “app” helps mental health staff improve patient care
- Quality and Excellence Awards winners 2018
- National award for keeping vulnerable people away from the criminal justice system
- Roisin Fallon-Williams to take over as Chief Executive at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust from March
- Christmas card competition 2018
- Human Library event 30 October
- Trust on National Radio for World Mental Health Day
- World Mental Health Day 10 October 2018 - Let’s make it a day we ask twice
- Recovery College for All – sign up now!
- New £2m a year contract for drug and alcohol support in Solihull
- Good practice at BSMHFT highlighted in national report on suicide prevention
- Reach Out project shortlisted for a HSJ Award
- Monday 27 August 2018 bank holiday weekend message
- Recruitment of Patient and Public Voice (PPV) partners for digital health programmes
- Community Fun Day for all on Saturday 18 August in Erdington
- Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the NHS and Windrush at our AGM
- Join us for a Community Fun Day on Saturday 28 July in Winson Green
- MERIT’s Electronic Health Record Viewer wins prestigious award for innovation
- Statement on Srebrenica Memorial Day 2018
- Formal notice of BSMHFT Annual General Meeting 2018
- You're invited to our 'Remembering Srebrenica: Acts of Courage' event
- Give someone the recognition they deserve at this year’s Quality and Excellence Awards
- Trust to hold community fun day in Edgbaston this weekend
- Deputy Mayor of Solihull to attend local community fun day on Saturday 30 June
- Caring for carers in Birmingham and Solihull mental health services
- Celebrate 70 year Anniversary of the NHS and Windrush at ourTrust’s Annual General Meeting
- BSMHFT nurse named in Queen's Birthday Honours
- Celebrate 70 years of the NHS with a Big 7Tea Party!
- Join us for a Community Fun Day on Saturday 16 June in Sparkbrook
- New scheme seeking to inspire Birmingham’s psychiatrists of the future
- Monday 28 May 2018 - Bank Holiday Message
- Estates and Facilities team 'cleans up' at National Awards
- Local Carers plan for the Future
- Reading Den – a new chapter to support children’s mental health in Solihull
- Save the date for our Annual General Meeting and Annual Members’ Meeting
- Mental health care for women and their families given a £1.13m boost
- New ‘app’ creates more time to care for mental health patients
- BSMHFT back's TUC's Dying to Work Charter
- Our Trust is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week, 14-20 May 2018
- NHS England launches further dedicated mental health services for veterans
- Easter bank holiday weekend 2018 message
- Inspiring ceremony reveals Solihull Together 2018 Award winners
- Care Quality Commission rates child and adolescent mental health services provided by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS
- Adverse weather conditions
- Solihull Together 2018 Awards Finalists Revealed
- Mental Health Act Review Survey
- Planning for the Future - an event for Carers
- Trust Head of Community Engagement wins Mental Health Star Award
- Time to Talk Day 2018
- Recovery College for All -new prospectus for our new term
- Improving Look Ahead survey
- NHS innovations to reduce mental health crises in Birmingham and Solihull
- Thrive Mental Health Commission Awards Open For Nominations
- Solihull Together Awards 2018 - Nominations now open
- Widening Access Training Scheme
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  - Vote now for our Trust in the Sandwell and West Birmingham Equality Awards 2016
  - Volunteer roadshows, 18-22 January 2016
  - Industrial action by junior doctors
  - Local community and young people’s mental health services up and running despite fire at Harborne site
  - BSMHFT embracing innovation as leaders of major new trials to improve patient care
  - Power outage at Trust Headquarters, B1
  - Advice to service users and carers during the industrial action Wednesday 10 February – Thursday 11 February
  - Mental health care in Sutton Coldfield closer to home
  - New Apprenticeship opportunities at BSMHFT
  - Trust election for three Governor posts
  - Venture House Acute Recovery Hub Services Are Moving to the Phoenix Hub, Erdington
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  - Our Trust Goes Smokefree
  - Your Care Connected
  - Industrial Action 6-8 April - Advice to Service Users and Carers
  - New app helps carers to take care of themselves
  - Mental Health First Aid Training Course
  - NHS support to help students cope with exams
  - Join us for a family fun day on Saturday 21 May in Edgbaston
  - Advice to service users and carers during the industrial action Tuesday 26 April - Wednesday 27 April
  - Success at the Solihull Together for Better Lives Awards
  - Save the date for our 2016 Annual General Meeting and Annual Members' Meeting - Thursday 7 July
  - Student Nursing Times Awards 2016
  - Members' Seminar - Street Triage, Tuesday 17 May
  - Free and confidential support to help you cope with life’s ups and downs
  - New mental health support to roll out across England
  - Moving school may increase risk of psychotic symptoms in late teens
  - Community Seminar - Mental Health and the Somali Community
  - Joy Warmington appointed Vice Chair of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
  - Support for carers in Birmingham and Solihull
  - Walk through a service user's journey at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust's annual meeting
  - Join us for a family fun day on Saturday 16 July in Sparkhill
  - Bookings open for The Recovery College for All
  - Continuing professional development for IAPT and primary care professionals
  - Mental Health and the Bosnian Community Seminar
  - Trust shortlisted in the national Nursing Times Awards 2016
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  - West Midlands successful in bid to provide innovative secure mental health service Green
  - Trust invites service users and carers to shine a light on staff
  - Join us for a family fun day on Saturday 27 August in Erdington
  - Apprenticeship opportunities – Recruiting now!
  - Top PLACE scores for the Trust
  - Join us for a family fun day on Saturday 10 September in Solihull
  - NHS support for parents feeling low in mood
  - Carers urged to take good care of their mental health
  - Our Trust has been shortlisted in national award for physical checks
  - Quality and Excellence Awards 2016 Winners
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  - Public consultation on adult mental health services in Solihull
  - How to support St Basils to help end youth homelessness in the West Midlands
  - Christmas card design competition 2016 - now open for entries
  - Recovery College for All - book your place on one of our Autumn term sessions
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  - A choice of languages improves access to mental health services in Birmingham
  - Our Trust supports 'Stop the Pressure Day'
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  - Announcing our 2016 Christmas card competition winners
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  - Birmingham and Solihull announced as early adopter for Integrated Personal Commissioning
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- Christmas and New Year Message 2017
- Mental health trust helps actor David Harewood shine a light on psychosis in BBC documentary
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Community Seminar - Mental Health and the Somali Community

Published: 24/05/2016

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust are hosting a series of community based seminars in recognition of the Community Experts Network.

“Mental Health & The Somali Community” is a free lunchtime seminar taking place on Thursday 26 May. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Somali culture and discuss mental health issues within the community. This will include a presentation followed by an opportunity for Q&A with the audience. Lunch is provided and all are welcome to attend!

Details:

Thursday 26 May,
12pm- 2pm,
Balsall Heath Church Centre 100 Mary St, Balsall Heath, B12 9JU

To attend this event or for more information please contact: caroline.mitcham@bsmhft.nhs.uk