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Issue 26 April/May 2009 Care minister visits P3 our Barberry Centre Make a splash with P4 Moseley Voles Caring for P7 carers Witness urges P8 teenagers to shine Green-fingered P9 Richard retires Chief executive’s message Tackling the stigma which surrounds Work on the Moseley Hall Hospital mental health issues is sometimes a lot project can begin now that our board has easier said than done, particularly when approved the full business case for the trying to reach younger people. development, which will provide vastly Working in partnership with various improved facilities for older adults. agencies including West Midlands Police, With the ageing population growing and Local Authorities, the Home Office, as well well known personalities raising awareness as our NHS colleagues, is one way to of conditions such as Alzheimer’s, through achieve that. their own experiences, it is vital our Trust is Last month a rapper called Witness able to provide first-class care in first-class delivered messages about respect, surroundings. confidence, self-esteem and sexual health This is what the Government’s care service to 5,000 schoolchildren at the U R A Star minister Phil Hope was able to see when he concert at Birmingham’s National visited our Barberry Centre – part of our Indoor Arena. £70 million National Centre for Mental Health Mental health touches the work all these – in February. agencies do, so raising awareness of Having facilities fit for the 21st Century conditions and how young people can get is important, but dignity must underpin the help was key to this event, which was way staff deliver care to service users, deemed a great success. and interact with carers, families and As well as getting the anti-stigma message volunteers. across to a younger audience, it’s as important to raise awareness among our older population. Sue Turner, chief executive. Join our Readers Panel Become a lay We are looking for volunteers to help us How will the Readers Panel work? manager Our Trust is looking for five special shape the information and/or publications Volunteers will be sent draft documents to individuals to act as lay managers to sit we send out to service users, carers, the read and comment on. on its Mental Health Act panel. general public and our members by They• are asked to consider: The role of a lay manager is to ensure joining our new Readers Panel. • how the information is worded patients are legally detained under this • how it is presented/designed legislation. They also have the power to Members of the panel will be asked to whether it is easy to understand. discharge patients from their section and help us by reviewing various publications patients have the right to appeal to them at All members are free to comment on any and documents throughout the year and tell any time. aspect of the document that they feel needs us• if they are: Lay managers must also be consulted at improvement or praise. • easy to read the renewal of all sections. clear BSMHFT is looking for people with • If you would like to join our experience in dealing sensitively with • good quality Readers Panel, please contact our well designed. difficult and distressing issues, who already communications team have knowledge of the current Act. on 0121 301 1305 or email We will then take on board those comments @ Candidates must also possess excellent comms.team bsmhft.nhs.uk which will help us improve the publications organisation, communication and report who will send you information on writing skills. They must be flexible, well we produce for our service users, carers, the how to join. motivated, must have sound judgment and general public and our members. able to chair a meeting or panel while ISSUE DEADLINE maintaining confidentiality. There are no set hours for this role but lay June 2009 May 8 managers are responsible for travelling to Trust Talk Trust sites for hearings. While it is not a August 2009 July 3 salaried role and has no employment rights, Deadlines October 2009 September 4 it is recognised by honorarium payment and All copy for inclusion in Trust Talk must travelling expenses. be submitted by the dates listed here. December 2009 November 6 Initial and ongoing training, support and updates will be provided by the Trust. Do you have a story which could feature in Trust Talk? If so, then contact the For an application form and role profile Editor, Emma Brady on 0121 301 1298 or email please contact: Louise Eccleston, MHA @ Manager, Trust HQ B1, 50 Summer Hill team.comms bshmft.nhs.uk Road, Birmingham,@ B1 3RB or email Deadline for June issues is May 8. louise.eccleston bsmhft.nhs.uk 2 Minister impressed by dignified staff at our Barberry Centre Care services minister Phil Hope meets staff and service users Dignity in care is the latest mantra to echo throughout the NHS, particularly in Trusts like ours who are responsible for older, and often vulnerable, adults. Phil Hope MP, the Government’s care be published soon, ahead of the final in July. Health Services for Older People division, services minister, saw for himself how Mr Hope said: "People in Birmingham and who met Mr Hope during his visit. staff at our Barberry Centre, in the West Midlands want and have a right to She said: “The minister seemed very Edgbaston, are delivering dignified expect services with dignity and respect at impressed by what he saw and the care on a daily basis. their heart. people he met, which included staff and The minister visited the unit, part of our “The People's Award for Dignity in Care is service users. £70 million National Centre for Mental a fantastic opportunity for us to celebrate “He really seemed to take everything Health, as part of national drive to raise those dedicated people raising standards of we told him on board, from the need to standards in care. care all across the country." integrate dignity into the Barberry’s design During his tour of the Barberry, Mr Hope The Dignity in Care campaign aims by including single en-suite patient was shown the Jasmine Suite, which houses to inspire and equip people to drive up bedrooms, therapeutic suites and a our deaf services team, and had the care standards. multi-faith area.” opportunity to discuss the importance of Dignity champions are people committed to Ten Dignity Pledges, drawn up by service providing dignity in care with staff. making a difference to the way people are users and carers, provide the blueprint for He was also promoting the People’s Award cared for, and they include frontline staff, how our Trust delivers dignity in care. for Dignity in Care, which enables the public MPs and Sir Michael Parkinson. These include: Showing courtesy and to vote for anyone working in the care There are nearly 5,000 across the respect to all, zero tolerance of any abuse, profession who they feel has gone “that country, with almost 600 to date in the the chance to contribute to your care plan, extra mile” to ensure patients are treated West Midlands. and ensuring privacy for service users. with due respect. BSMHFT’s lead on dignity is Linda A shortlist of ten regional finalists is due to Playford, a consultant nurse from our Mental The Moseley Hall Hospital MHSOP Development Update Finally the green light is well and truly on in a challenging environment. for our new development at Moseley A big thank-you to all those who spent Hall, after our Trust Board approved the much of the Christmas period preparing the full business case last month, so work full business case in readiness for the Trust on the project can now begin. Board in January. Work on the building design has been The division is now bracing itself for completed and the Mental Health Services what promises to be a challenging but for Older People division (MHSOP) signed rewarding two year period, during which off the 1:50 design plans on March 5. this development will play a pivotal role Glynis Markham, director of strategic in the transformation of current services delivery for MHSOP, arranged for a and the implementation of the overall ‘building site’ cake to be made to mark MHSOP strategy. the occasion, which was given to staff and Look out for future updates on the patients of E Block, in recognition of their Moseley Hall development in future continued efforts to deliver quality care editions of Trust Talk. E Block staff about to ‘demolish’ their Moseley Hall cake 3 Make a splash with Moseley Voles Baths, in Balsall Heath. The free sessions not only provide an opportunity to get fit but also give people a chance to meet others and make friends. Robin Shepherd, one of the group’s organisers, said: “Splashing around in the pool is good fun even if you can’t swim, and it’s a great way to exercise and relax. “We’re a small friendly bunch and have the pool to ourselves exclusively from 1.30pm to 2.30pm on Sundays. “Afterwards people often stay behind to enjoy the free samosas and coffee.” Swimmmers and non-swimmers can attend the free Sunday sessions, no membership is required and everyone is assured a warm welcome from Robin and his team. “We know more people would enjoy Moseley Voles, it’s just a shame they don’t know about it,” he added. “Everyone needs encouragement at times and accompanying a service user From left: Alex Rawlins, Andrea McKenzie, Robin Shepherd and Margo Russell enjoy a dip at Moseley Road Baths can make all the difference.” Splashing around in the water is Since 2006 members of Moseley For more details about how to get great fun, and excellent exercise, Voles, a weekly swimming group for involved, or just dip a toe in the water, regardless of whether you’re a service users, carers and friends, contact Robin on 0121 685 7127 beginner or a serious swimmer.