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| The aims and objectives of the drop-ins are to provide service users and carers with: |
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- A safe environment
- Social and educational activities
- Presentations by Trafford services
- Peer support & social support network
- The opportunities to reflect & discuss personal experiences in regards to mental health
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Broome House
54 – 56 Seymour Grove
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 0LN
Tel: 0161 912 4830
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| Womens Drop-In |
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| Arzoo Womens Drop-In takes place every Wednesday afternoon at 1.30pm till 3.00pm. |
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| Free Information available for download |
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| Arzoo Womens Drop-In Leaflet |
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| Mens Drop-In |
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| Manzil Mens Drop-In takes place on a Tuesday (fortnightly basis) afternoon at 1.30pm till 3.00pm. |
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| Free Information available for download |
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| Manzil Mens Drop-In Leaflet |
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| Please contact a member of staff prior to attending as activities, trainings and events have been booked 6 weeks in advance and therefore there are limited places on certain dates. |
| Below are some examples of the sessions/activities taken place during the drop-in to raise service users and carer’s awareness of services available to meet their emotional, physical and mental health needs: |
- Cancer Awareness
- Child Protection Awareness
- Exercise / Walks
- Depression, Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness
- Diabetes Awareness
- Food and Mood
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| Every day over six thousand people are taking on a carers responsibility. Hence, every year 2 million people become carers, which can be very lonely, frightening and confusing. A carer is defined as someone who provides care for others on an unpaid basis. Consequently, this can impact on the carers own mental, physical and emotional well-being. |
| The Trafford South Asian Mental Health Service (TSAMHS) recognises the valuable contribution carers have made in the recovery and well-being of individuals who experience mental health. For the past 5 years the TSAMHS has been creative in organising and planning carers short breaks. TSAMHS recognises and listens to carers views and ideas to what they classify as a short break. For example, many carers stated that they did not want to access short breaks if it meant leaving the cared for person behind. |
| It is important to note that where possible TSAMHS ensures that carers and their families are able to access activities at a discounted price or events which are free. |
| Some examples of carers short breaks provided are: |
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| The aims and objectives of the drop-in’s are to provide service users and carers with: |
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- Bollywood Musical Events
- Women’s Only Swimming
- Picnics
- Museums & Art Gallery Visit
- Weekends to London
- Ingleton Waterfalls Parks
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| Carers have also accessed free seminars, trainings and conferences arranged by the TSAMHS or external agencies for example: |
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- Caring with Confidence
- Depression, Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness
- Experts Patients Programme
- Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities Course
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