Carers' Council - Allies in Adult Mental Health (Mental Health Carers)
The Carers' Council - Allies in Adult Mental Health -
The Carers' Council started having Open Meetings again in July 2021. Please contact Geoff Curtis, Chair for more details.
The Carers' Council is a registered charity providing support to those people affected by mental ill health. Provides quarterly newsletter and bi-monthly social meetings usually with at least one speaker. There is no membership charge
Please note you do not have to be a member in order to attend our Open Meetings.
We welcome those who work within the sector to join us. We very much welcome new members and those who are interested in mental health issues and wish to become more involved. As it says on our website we are not accredited professionals just very experienced volunteers so take us as you find us.
If you would like to become a member and/or receive our quarterly newsletter please contact us or there is a membership form attached which you can complete and return.
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Contact Details
- Contact Name
- Geoff Curtis
- Contact Position
- Chair
- Telephone
- 0115 9631916 0115 9631916
- geoffcurtis@ymail.com
- Website
- CARERS COUNCIL .. Allies in Adult Mental Health
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Where to go
- Name
- The Nottingham Mechanics
- Address
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3, North Sherwood Street
NOTTINGHAM
Nottinghamshire - Postcode
- NG1 4EZ
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- Notes
This is the venue for our open meetings and not a postal address.
This is in central Nottingham.
Car parking is not sometimes available on site but non there is a charge. it is close to tram stops and Victoria bus station.
Time, Costs and Availability
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- WE have re-started holding Open meetings. Generally we try to have an Open Meeting bi-monthly. Please contact the Chair for more details.
- Time of day
- Afternoon
- Session Information
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Generally held at The Mechanics
North Sherwood Street
Nottingham from 1 pm - 4 pm bi-monthly. Historically they have been on a Wednesday - but this may change.
Costs
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Table of Costs Amount Cost Type £3 for Open Meeting. NO CHARGE FOR MEMBERSHIP Per Session - Details
- We do not charge for membership BUT from January 2020 we are introducing a charge of £3 at Open Meetings (heavily subsidised) - this includes a buffet, drinks, and raffle ticket. No charge to representatives of organisations if they do not require buffet/raffle ticket. Donations gratefully accepted.
Availability
- Referral Required?
- Referral not required
- Referral Details
The Carers Council and meetings are open to anyone, even those not resident in Nottinghamshire, who either cares for or who has an interest in those who care for people with adult mental health issues and also those who work or volunteer in the mental health sector. No referral is required. You do not need to be registered as a carer or have had a carers' assessment to attend. We encourage new members but you can attend Open Meetings if even if you are not registered as a member.
We would be grateful if you could advise our contact if you are planning to attend our Open Meeting but this is not essential. You do not need to be a member to attend.
To become a member, please complete and return the membership form (document below) or telephone for more information.