Links to Inclusive Organisations

Useful Links
Choices and Options for Young People – The Stay in Liverpool Project
Think Family:Update – the official bi-monthly bulletin of Liverpool’s Implementation Group for the SCIE Guide
Transition Self Assessment Outcome 2011
North West Transition Support Programme – Latest News
**PRESS RELEASE February 2011** – Access to Apprenticeships for Disabled People
My Future Choices Newsletters
Books On PrescriptionThe Books on Prescription scheme is a national scheme to offer support to adults with common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, stress, panic, bereavement etc as there was (and still is) much evidence to suggest that books/ bibliotherapy could be used as a way of offering support to those with common mental health problems. All the self-help books have a strong evidence base (majority based on CBT) aimed at adults with mild to moderate mental health problems. Within Halton and St Helens the self-help books are available at all libraries. People can get the books out for themselves, using a library card but if they visit their GP or a health professional, they can be prescribed the book for up to 8 weeks This is a valuable resource for the public and that staff can use as a sign-posting resource or even as a easier way of approaching the subject of mental wellbeing in a non-stigmatised way. Please see attached book list and books on prescription information leaflet (or the link below) for more details. http://www.mhdirectory.net/organisation/books-prescription Oh What a relief websiteThis website offers valuable resources to help you recognise anxiety, depression, insomnia and stress and helps you, or someone you care for cope with the thoughts and feelings associated with them.They are online multimedia programs which offer an immediate access to proven self help solutions for common mental health problems.Available online at anytime, these easy to use programs provide access for individuals and appeal particularly to busy people and those with a specific need for privacy. The interactive assessments help users identify their personal profile, set personal targets and track progress.www.ohwhatarelief.comMental Health DirectoryThe Halton & St Helens Community Mental Health Directory is an up-to-date directory listing useful contacts and helpful information relating to mental health.
What this directory provides:

A comprehensive list of mental health services and information about how to access these

An information service providing news bulletins about events happening locally and nationally

www.mhdirectory.net

Advice on Prescription

Advice on Prescription is a joint project run by NHS Halton and St Helens, Halton & St Helens Health Improvement Team (HIT) and Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). The aim of the project is to fast-track people visiting their GP who have mental health problems due to social welfare issues into more appropriate support services rather than referring into psychological therapies. Upon identifying a suitable patient, the GP refers into CAB services and within 24 hours of receiving the referral, a debt advisor rings the patient to assess which CAB intervention was required.

This service is only available via GP, Open Mind and psychological therapy service.

Free self help booklets

These self help booklets have been written by clinical psychologists from Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust with contributions from service users and healthcare staff. They are free to access and can be printed in many formats.

Booklets include:
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Panic
- Sleep
- Plus many many more.
These can be access by clicking the link ‘free self help guides’ on the Halton and St Helens Mental Health directors down the left hand menu (www.mhdirectory.net)

Living Life to the Full

A free website that is an on-line life skills resource

www.livinglifetothefull.com

Moodgym

A free Australian website that uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to prevent depression

www.moodgym.anu.au/welcome
Advocacy Support for Young Disabled People in Transition from Alder Hey Hospital 2011
Transition Strategic Group Meetings
National Transition Support Team
Aiming High for Disabled Children Newsletter
Transition Sub Group – Live Report on the Launch Event 21st June 2010
The Annual Transition Consultation event took place at The Liverpool Marina on June 9th 2010