Diocese of Winchester signs up to Mindful Employer

At the June meeting of Diocesan Synod, Romsey Deanery’s motion on mental health was presented, discussed, proposed and successfully voted through. The Romsey team of Tim Sledge, Peter Speck and Bridget Brook originally took the motion from the Abbey to the Romsey Deanery Synod last June where it was adopted and passed through to Diocesan Synod.

After discussion time a series of questions were tabled and responded to before the motion was put to the vote. Passed by a large majority of the members this means that over the next couple of years the Diocese will work to develop and promote positive mental health practices. And as an initial step Winchester Diocese has now become the first Diocese in the country to sign the Mindful Employer charter sending a message out nationally of this commitment.

We are excited about the opportunities for continuing our support for this work into the future across the parish, deanery and diocese. If you want to know more please contact Tim, Peter or Bridget.

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Reception at Centre for Mental Health

Dr Bob Grove, Joint Chief Executive of the Centre for Mental Health, retired from his post in June 2011. Bridget and Matt Brook attended the retirement reception and thanked Bob for his encouragement in the setting up of Triangulate and for his ongoing commitment and support of our work.

Matt Brook and Bridget Brook, Triangulate and Dr Bob Grove, Centre for Mental Health

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Abbey recitals result in cheque for Mind

Bridget Brook, Trustee of Triangulate, attended the launch of the 2011 Music in Romsey programme at which a cheque for the work of Mind was presented. This donation comes from the 2011 lunchtime series of recitals which take place in the Abbey throughout the summer months, the total being shared between the work of Mind, George’s Trust and the Abbey. Triangulate and George’s Trust were chosen in memory of the two choirmen, Peter Brook and George O’Brien who both died within months of each other in 2008.

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Local Employer Network learns about Equality Act

The second of Triangulate’s Local Employer Network meetings focused on the Equality Act 2010. We were delighted to welcome Susanne Holiday from Footner & Ewing Solicitors who gave information on what changes have been brought in and how these might impact on employers. We are grateful to Susanne and also to Peter McVean of Footner & Ewing Solicitors for their support.

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Triangulate tackles Mayor’s Quiz

A team of Triangulate trustees took part in the Mayor’s Quiz in the Crosfield Hall. A very enjoyable evening was had by all (we didn’t win but did manage a respectable score!) Proceeds from the Quiz go to the Mayor’s Charities of which Triangulate is one of this year’s beneficiaries.

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Local Employer Network launched

Triangulate launched a Local Employer Network (LEN) meeting forum in Romsey. Attended by Richard Frost from Mindful Employer, delegates include the Town Mayor, Cllr Mike Curtis and representatives from the first three Romsey businesses to sign up to the Mindful Employer charter. Richard explained how these networks are for employers and by employers. Triangulate will facilitate the meeting and plan to hold them three times a year.

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Impact on Depression

Triangulate organised an Impact on Depression training session for 26 employers from across the south-east. The session, funded by the Centre for Mental Health, was held in Southampton. Impact on Depression was set up by the Centre for Mental Health in 2010 to enable managers and staff to understand, identify and support people at work experiencing common mental health problems. Based on the Australian beyondblue National Workplace Programme, it gives people the knowledge and skills needed to act early and signpost colleagues to professional support and guidance. The session included information on Mindful Employer and all delegates were given a Triangulate employer pack.

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beyondblue training at JobcentrePlus

A beyondblue training session at JobcentrePlus was set up by Paulene who is a manager in the Southampton office. Over 20 managers from across the south-east region came together for a 3 hour training session (resourced and funded by the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health). Paulene, Bridget and Meghann were also at the session. Everyone present participated fully in the excellent session with very positive feedback. Lots of actions were drawn up to explore for spreading the message across the region.

For more details contact Helen Lockett at SCMH on 020 7827 8397 or email helen.lockett@scmh.org.uk

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