Free Seminar : Working in Collaboration with the Community
Site Admin • 24 August 2018
CATALYST 4 CHANGE and Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Trust (BSMHFT) present:
'Working in Collaboration With The Community'
Understanding the Caribbean Mental Health Experience
Catalyst 4 Change has worked closely with Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Trust to organise this important event aimed primarily at Trust staff, voluntary & community sector practitioners and carers.
Event Details:
Thursday 20 September 2018
9.30am to 1.30pm
Venue: BID, Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood, Birmingham, B12 9QH
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Guest Speakers:
Vanley Burke, Renowned Black Cultural Photographer and Artist
Alicia Spence, Director of The African Caribbean Community Initiative (ACCI)
The seminar aims to:
- Increase knowledge and understanding of Caribbean communities history and culture in the West Midlands
- Understand how mental health is conceptualised by Caribbean communities
- Increase understanding of culturally sensitive approaches and services to improve mental health and well-being of Caribbean Communities
- Encourage networking opportunities between statutory staff and organisations / communities
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This seminar is part of a series of seminars by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. For further information contact Salma Yaqoob via salma.yaqoob@nhs.net
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