ASK - Help for Mental Health Service Users in Newham
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What is ASK?
ASK is an organisation representing the voice of mental health service users in the London Borough of Newham. A service keen to listen, get involved, and help people both at a local level and online via the Internet.
We offer a platform for users to raise awareness of mental health issues and take part in user-led training, skill building, and personal development workshops.
This lens provides a place to explore all kinds of things that are really useful in our daily lives. In particular things that improve productivity, opportunity, health and well-being.
It also shares ASK news updates, information about the Newham area, and whatever else we as a group find inspirational and empowering.
Plus, because this is the Internet, you'll discover many tools and services that only exist online, yet magically are available at a screen right beside you!
Further links about where to find us, both online and off, can be found lower down the page under ASK CONNECT: Follow @ask_newham
.
We hope you find these resources useful and thanks for dropping by.
P.S. Why not start your own lens?
We offer a platform for users to raise awareness of mental health issues and take part in user-led training, skill building, and personal development workshops.
This lens provides a place to explore all kinds of things that are really useful in our daily lives. In particular things that improve productivity, opportunity, health and well-being.
It also shares ASK news updates, information about the Newham area, and whatever else we as a group find inspirational and empowering.
Plus, because this is the Internet, you'll discover many tools and services that only exist online, yet magically are available at a screen right beside you!
Further links about where to find us, both online and off, can be found lower down the page under ASK CONNECT: Follow @ask_newham
.
We hope you find these resources useful and thanks for dropping by.
P.S. Why not start your own lens?
Contents at a Glance
Important!
Need a Helpline?
Questions?
How can I get involved?
A list of service user involvement activities
Here are some of our activities and workshops where you can meet other service users, voice your opinions, develop your skills, and build your confidence:
- 1Business Meetings - A chance to have a say and raise any issues about the ASK group. Also ASK representatives have a chance to feedback information from attending social workshops and Mental Health Partnership Board meetings.
- 2Day Workshops - Take part in various workshops designed to help you with personal development and raise awareness on key areas such as your health and well being. It's an opportunity to socialise and meet other people in the community and take part in productive activites together.
- 3Newsletter Editorial Group - The production of our Newsletter is supported by ASK service users. We always need people to help produce the newsletter by writing and submitting articles on various topics from general health to personal stories and poems. The Newsletter Editorial Group meets every few months to review the submissions sent in for the newsletter and makes decisions on which items will be used for the next edition.
- 4Event Coordination - You can work with other service users and Hestia staff to organise and run public events on a number of topical mental health issues in Newham.
- 5Skills Development Group - You can help design and deliver training on a number of skills and topics such as 'Chairing a Meeting' training, where you recieve one to one instruction on how to successfully chair a business meeting and then given the opportunity to apply your new skills on an actual ASK Business meeting. You can also participate in regular skill building workshops.
- 6Strategic Action Group - Your chance to influence the way services are delivered in Newham. Work with other service users to write reports that are presented to the Mental Health Partnership Board and also influence policies and procedures of ASK.
- 7Website Review Group - You can help develop ASK websites with the goal of giving all service users up to date news and information about ASK and provide important links to mental health services in Newham. As a reviewer you will provide crucial feedback on current information & functionality of the websites, and help decide if any changes or new additions are needed to reach our goals with the ASK online network.
Health & Wellbeing
news & media resources
Twitter Mental Health
Latest tweets tagged #mentalhealth
Good News
Positive stories for a healthy perspective
Want to know what's happening at a glance? See The ASK Newham Daily
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Daily news stories focusing on health and happiness
Also try these handy news aggregation links for: Good - Lifehacks - Mental Health - Nonprofit Orgs
Daily news stories focusing on health and happiness
- The Happiest Countries In The World
- Economic prosperity, health and a strong social support network continue to correspond highly with happiness. Once again, the United States fails to make the top 10 happiest nations in the world, while countries like Australia, Israel and all of the ...
- Suzuki: Prescription for health and happiness: a daily dose of nature
- By David Suzuki Do you want to be happier, healthier, and smarter? I have just the prescription for you: add a daily dose of nature to your routine. Over the past decade, researchers from fields as diverse as biology, psychiatry, engineering, ...
- Happiness to be metered in Vermont?
- Common Good Vermont is joining the University of Vermont's Gund Institute and the group Gross National Happiness USA for a conference Wednesday at UVM. The "Measure What Matters" conference will focus on the genuine progress indicator, a measurement of ...
- Does Parenthood Truly Make You The Happiest? - HER Week In Health
- This is your EmpowHER HER Week in Health. There are plenty of positives to being young, single and baby free, but in this week's edition we'll see if parenthood makes for the happiest life. We'll also learn that an alarming number of pregnant women ...
Health Documents
Guides & Factsheets
A list for sharing health related information packs, documents and file resources.
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The Truth About Drugs
Drug information and facts about the side effects more...0 points
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The Mental Health Foundation - PDF Documents
Offers a range of publications, including reports, more...0 points
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Peer Support - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Provides information and links to peer support mat more...0 points
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Mental Health Satistics - Mind
A to Z of general facts and figures about mental h more...0 points
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YouGov - Together UK mental health survey 2010
YouGov / Together UK Survey Results - Sample Size: more...0 points
Top Health Bookmarks
Popular links to health related information
Today's most popular health bookmarks as shared on Delicious.com
Sorry, there were no matching results..Public Information Services
Government & NHS Websites
Government services, NHS info, and Open Data resources
These links provide access to a range of information for people interested in government services at the local and national levels (UK). They cover mental health services, local authorities/public services, and national statistics.
- Association of Public Health Observatories - Health Profiles
- Health Profiles give a snapshot overview of health for each local authority in England. Produced annually by Public Health Observatories in England working in partnership and commissioned by the Department of Health.
- Mental health : Department of Health - Health care
- Mental health and well-being information from the Department of Health. Including strategy, child services, Mental Health ACT, therapies, system reforms, and more.
- data.gov.uk | Opening up government
- A network for re-useable government data that allows you to access, share and build upon thousands of datasets in an open and transparent way. Made available from all central government departments and a number of other public sector bodies and local authorities.
- Directgov : Website of the UK government
- The official UK government website for citizens, puts public services all in one place. Includes a section for Health and Well-being.
- East London NHS Foundation Trust : Services Directory
- This Service Directory allows you to search the details of all wards, teams and departments within East London NHS Foundation Trust. You can select the area of East London and the type of service you are interested in to make your search more relevant.
- National Mental Health Development Unit
- NMHDU provides national support for implementing mental health policy by advising on national and international best practice to improve mental health and mental health services.
- NHS Direct
- Website of the NHS Direct health advice and information service. Check your symptoms online, and find out how to get trusted information on conditions, treatments and local services. Contact 0845 4647 - for Scotland, contact NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24.
- NHS Choices - Mental Health Links
- A directory of over 100 useful mental health services.
- Office for National Statistics (ONS)
- A government website providing information about the statistics published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), including methodology, quality, standards and classifications. Includes a section for Measuring National Well-being: http://www.ons.gov.uk/well-being/index.html
Mental Health Charities
Non-profit organizations
Links to mental health organizations providing nationwide support for all citizens, including helpline phone numbers for information on a range of topics.
- Anxiety UK
- Anxiety UK works to relieve and support those living with anxiety disorders by providing information, support and understanding via an extensive range of services. Helpline 08444 775 774
- Mental Health Foundation
- The UK's leading mental health research, policy and service improvement charity, committed to reducing the suffering caused by mental ill health. Offers a newsletter, publications. and a Mental Health A-Z for information on problems, issues and treatment options.
- Mind, For better mental health
- Mind is the leading mental health charity for England & Wales. Actively informing and campaigning on a range of mental health issues. Mindinfoline 0845 766 0163 (local call) Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
- Rethink, The Leading Severe Mental Illness Charity
- Working together to help everyone affected by severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder & depression recover a better quality of life. Advice & info via 0845 456 0455 or 0207 840 3188.
- Samaritans
- Samaritans provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings. In the UK dial 08457 90 90 90. In the Republic of Ireland dial 1850 60 90 90. Calls from BT residential lines will be charged at up to 2 pence per minute and a call set-up fee of 7 pence applies.
Calls cost 6.68 cents per call from Eircom landlines. - SANE | Mental health charity | Meeting the challenge of mental illness
- A UK-wide charity working to improve quality of life for people affected by mental illness. SANE Provides practical help and support, initiates research and raises awareness of mental health issues. SANEline 0845 767 8000 (local call) 6pm - 11pm, 365 days a year.
- Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
- Collects and shares up-to-date knowledge about what works in social care, to assist people working in and using social services.
- YoungMinds
- The platform and voice for young people's mental health and wellbeing in the UK. Helpline Call: 08088025
Newham Community Links
Useful websites for the Newham area
A selection of links for exploring Newham's demography, local government and essential public health services.
- London Borough of Newham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Information about Newham's history, governance, demography, and general infrastructure.
- Newham London Borough Council
- Newham council resources including local news, events, 2012 Games, and A to Z of Council Services.
- newhamINFO - Newham's Local Information System
- Provides a wide range of facts and figures about Newham. You can enter your postcode to generate a quick data profile of your area.
- Newham Issues Forum
- A forum to discuss important public issues in Newham, also features a Wiki for sharing Newham-specific, community involvement links.
- The Newham Mental Health & Well Being Services Directory
- Lists up to date information on the wide range of services available to support the mental health needs of Newham residents.
- The Newham Story
- Learn about Newham and its people, share your memories, family stories, photos, videos, and knowledge of Newham - as it is today and as it was in the past.
Newham Library Services
Discover local libraries, community services, and good books
Newham Libraries - Check out the range of library services, manage your items online, and explore the list of eleven libraries in the borough to find out what's available near you. Newham libraries offer support groups and learning activities for all ages and communities.
Tools
applications & services
Internet & Computer Tools
Useful software tools and hardware tweaks
Technology designed to enhance your computing experience, improve your mood, and help make life a little better.
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F.lux: software to make your life better
F.lux warms up your computer's display at night to more...0 points
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Stereomood - emotional internet radio - music for my mood & activities
The emotional internet radio that provides me musi more...0 points
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Sleepyti.me bedtime calculator
A bedtime calculator that can help you calculate w more...0 points
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Sendoid - Instant, Private, Secure, P2P File Transfers
Sendoid lets you send files to anyone with an inte more...0 points
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Zamzar - Free online file conversion
An online service that lets you convert files to a more...0 points
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Ninite - Install or Update Multiple Apps at Once
Automates the process of downloading, installing a more...0 points
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Minus - Share simply.
Minus helps you create and share galleries online. more...0 points
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Mashpedia, the real-time encyclopedia
Mashpedia integrates content from multiple web ser more...0 points
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Pogoplug, Your Personal Cloud: Free Software & Award-Winning Devices
Pogoplug provides secure storage of digital media more...0 points
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Get Online @ Home - Affordable Computers
A national scheme to help people get online by sup more...0 points
ASK CONNECT
Contact - Feedback - Support
Address & Map
Our London location
Hestia Office
Newtec Childrens Centre,
Room F33,
22 Deanery Road,
Stratford, E15 4LP
Tel: 0208 221 2090
Emailing: ask-newham@hestia.org
Newtec Childrens Centre,
Room F33,
22 Deanery Road,
Stratford, E15 4LP
Tel: 0208 221 2090
Emailing: ask-newham@hestia.org
ASK Online
Where to find us on the Web
Here are some of the places you can connect with ASK online.
- ASK Website
- The ASK website provides news, media content, and background information about our organisation and member activities. It also features ASKbase, a service user knowledgebase for learning, inspiration, and personal growth.
- Squidoo.com/ask-newham
- Our Squidoo lens for group support and useful online resources.
- The Ask Newham Daily
- Our buzz webzine for aggregated news and media posts created from the people followed by ASK on Twitter.
- Twitter.com/Ask_Newham
- The ASK twitter stream provides mental health news updates and other interesting links.
- ASK Newham | Facebook
- Connect with the ASK Facebook page for community news and activities.
ASK Facebook
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Hestia Housing & Support
Empowering people, changing lives
Hestia is a voluntary organisation and charity with 40 years experience of providing support services to vunerable people across London. Hestia has been commissioned to facilitate and support the ASK user involvement service in Newham and is fully committed to its development within the London Borough of Newham.
Tel: 020 8538 2940
Email: info@hestia.org
Tel: 020 8538 2940
Email: info@hestia.org
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by DavidHolmes
David Holmes is a Communications Advisor for ASK, the voice for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Newham.
David is also a Blogger and Digital Curator focusing...
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