Do you feel you are affected by any gambling, either your own or anyone else’s? Has your gambling or the gambling of someone close to you had a negative impact on your life? We want to hear from individuals who are currently or have previously struggled with gambling, or anyone else’s gambling, to help shape the gambling support available in Hertfordshire for the future. Share your experiences to improve support in Hertfordshire. Read more
Viewpoint has received funding from Public Health Hertfordshire (HCC) to expand its Mental Health First Aid Instructor Team. We're looking for someone with a lived experience of mental health challenges and an interest in training and education who wants to help us deliver Mental Health First Aid training, challenge the stigma around mental health, and to share important information and support resources that can help people in need. Read more
We are excited to introduce Compassionate Herts, a friendly, welcoming, and free peer support group for anyone aged 18 and over who has a history of attempted suicide. This group is facilitated by survivors of suicide attempts, providing a safe space for you to share your experiences and be around people who understand how you feel. Read more
In an exciting initiative led by the NHS Herts and West Essex Integrated Care Board’s recently established Patient Engagement Forum (PEF -created to ensure that the ICB hears the patient voice), they are launching a closed Facebook group to facilitate discussion, support, fact finding and create a two-way flow of information to ensure the patient really is at the heart of everything the local NHS does. Read more
It is never too late to learn a new skill. It could be improved knowledge of office software, brushing up core skills like English or Maths or a new hobby like crochet. Step2Skills provide a series of adult education courses. For more details read on.... Read more
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In this video we explain the most commonly used sections (Sections 2,3,4,5(2), 5(4), 135 and 136) of the Mental Health Act, including their purpose, duration and professions involved in them. Read more
This film is a short visual walk through of the NHS Long-Term Plan commitment on community mental health transformation. Read more
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Watch Headway Hertfordshire's presentation back now! Read more
Herts County Council have shared some useful links. Read more
Viewpoint is proud to be a part of the MHLDA Health and Care Partnership. Read more about it here! Read more
Learn more about NHS organisations in this new short video Read more
View the Department of Health and Social Cares draft bill for the Mental Health Act online now. Read more
The government is changing how personal care is paid for and ending the risk of unpredictable and unlimited care costs. Read more
Where can you go for additional information and support? Read more
It's never too late to quit! Read more
A short film about the NHS long-term commitment over the next few years Read more
Here's how you can make small donations to Viewpoint every time you order from Amazon Read more