Covered – Pieces for the head and heart
Supporter and Volunteer Ade Phillips from Minimum Ego records has released “Covered” in support of Oxfordshire Mind and Bridewell Gardens.
Impact of Involvement
The involvement of people with lived experience of mental health has a huge impact both for our organisation, and people that use our services
Working together
When reaching out to people with lived experience of mental health problems regarding involvement opportunities, we want everyone to know that we will always ensure that our opportunities are advertised fairly and in accessible ways. and that no one is excluded from applying.
Below you’ll find examples of the ways that your involvement at Oxfordshire Mind is making an impact, as well as stories that some of our Experts by Experience have shared about their mental health lived experience.
Cinema debut for service-user film series about overcoming life’s hurdles
Experts by experience inspiring others and breaking down stigma showcasing the Library of Life at the Ultimate Picture Palace Cinema People with lived-experience of mental health challenges are breaking down stigma with the launch of a Library of Life: a resource to build hope and break down stigma around mental health, being launched by Oxfordshire…
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Witney Hub Success – A Gold Medal and a Wonderful Gift
Pat Cottle tells us about her experiences with Witney Mind that helped her get to grips with her long-term depression and anxiety.
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Sharon’s Story
As part of our Moving for Wellbeing focus, Oxfordshire Mind Service User Sharon shares her journey to feeling more confident to get out and about through the support of our Walking for Wellbeing Group in this lovely look through the seasons. Our Walking for Wellbeing Group is one of the range of activities we offer…
Creating Oxfordshire Mind’s New Strategy
At the start of November, we hosted two online workshops led by Dan Knowles, Oxfordshire Mind’s CEO. The sessions were a chance to gain input from service users, volunteers and stakeholders around what should be the focus of Oxfordshire Mind’s new organisational strategy, which will shape our direction for the next three years. This was…
Co-production week
This Co-production week, we recognise the importance of working in partnership with the people who use our services. Thank you to everyone sharing your lived experience expertise to help us continually improve our services, fight stigma, and support people across Oxfordshire. As we move forward, we pledge to keep building on our Service User Involvement…
My Journey with Bipolar
An Oxfordshire Mind Expert by Experience blogs about her Bipolar disorder.Trigger warning, contains discussion of suicidal feelings. Mental health crisis support. Looking back, I had my first depressive episode around the age of 16 when I tried to unsuccessfully act on suicidal feelings. At the time I had no words to describe my moods and I…
Molly’s Story
An Oxfordshire Mind Expert by Experience, Molly, blogs about her Bipolar disorder and how she copes with it. I am living with Bipolar. I’d been struggling with anxiety and depression for a few years, but there always seemed to be more to it, something more than ‘low mood’. So when I was finally diagnosed 5 years…
Primary Care Wokingham Involvement Event
Thank you to all those who attended our first Service User Involvement Event in Wokingham on the 3rd of March 2021! Six people attended a virtual session to discuss plans for our upcoming Primary Care Wellbeing Project, and share views around how we can best support local people. Here is what we talked about:1) What…
Mental Health Act
In January, the Government released a White Paper in response to the 2018 review of the Mental Health Act 1983, setting out its recommendations for changes to the Mental Health Act. Today, one of our Experts by Experience Lyndsay shares their experience of the Mental Health Act and how they feel changes to this legislation could impact…
Mental Health Act
In January, the Government released a White Paper in response to the 2018 review of the Mental Health Act 1983, setting out its recommendations for changes to the Mental Health Act. Today, one of our Experts by Experience Molly shares their experience of the Mental Health Act and how they feel changes to this legislation…
Co-production week
This Co-production week we are reflecting on the expertise that service users, carers, volunteers and peer supporters bring to our work at Oxfordshire Mind, and on our goal as an organisation to work in equal partnership with the people who use our services. In a changing and uncertain world, co-production is more important than ever…
Oxford Safe Haven Involvement event 2019
“The energy and commitment in the room was invaluable. We got some very thoughtful feedback that will guide us in the future developments.”Safe Haven Team The event was organised by Oxford Safe Haven (OSH), a project run by Oxfordshire Mind in partnership with Elmore and Oxford Health. The purpose of the event was to share…
Banbury Service User Involvement Event
Thank you to all those who attended and gave feedback on plans for Banbury Safe Haven. We were really pleased that people felt able to speak openly about their own experiences, to help us understand how a Safe haven service in Banbury can be most useful. Eight people came to share their own lived experience…
Walking for Wellbeing Involvement
Walking for Wellbeing is coming to Banbury! We are a new project that sets up walks specifically for people experiencing severe and long-term mental health conditions. If you would be interested in participating in the walks, we want to hear from you. What times work for you? What routes would you like us to take?…
Primary Care Involvement
Your voice matters. Help shape the future of our service in GP practices! At Oxfordshire Mind, we value the experiences and views of those who use our services or may do in the future. You are invited to join the steering group which will influence the development of our service in GP practices. WHEN: Wednesday…
Survey on Services
How would you like to give your feedback about Oxfordshire Mind Services? As part of the Service User Involvement Strategy Implementation at Oxfordshire Mind, we are looking to improve the way we respond to feedback who have used our services. If you have previously used or currently use Oxfordshire Mind services we would value any…
Involvement Strategy..you said…we’re doing!
In November and December 2018 we held 4 workshops with people who use Oxfordshire Mind Services to shape Oxfordshire Mind’s first ever 5 year Involvement Strategy. Two key questions were asked: How do you currently feel involved at Oxfordshire Mind?What new ways would you like to be involved at Oxfordshire Mind? What people said in…
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Community Involvement Event
On the 26th September The Oxford Safe Haven led a Community Involvement Event to share development plans and gather feedback from service users, carers and professionals. The Oxford Safe Haven is an alternative to hospital emergency departments for people experiencing a crisis with their mental health. The service is run by the Oxfordshire Mental Health…
Safe Haven Community Involvement Event
We invite you to register your interest in attending our sharing of ideas Café event on the 26th September, 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Restore Café. If you have used the Safe Haven, are a carer of someone who has used the Safe Haven, or a professional who has referred into the service we value your…
Get involved
Want to get involved? We’re always looking for existing service users to support and improve our work at Oxfordshire Mind.