Boys don’t cry, or at least they’re not supposed to

Boys don’t cry, or at least they’re not supposed to

Boys don’t cry, or at least they’re not supposed to. Yes, the old, unreconstructed machismo that was once all too synonymous with being a man has been partly driven back; men are more likely to open up and talk about their feelings. But discussing anxiety, depression and mental distress is still seen as weak or unmanly; the pressure to “man up” and “stop being such a woman” remains pervasive. And let’s be frank: these expectations are killing all too many men.

MUN & TUC Stand Shoulder to Shoulder “Using patient against patient is wholly wrong and unethical”.

MUN & TUC  Stand Shoulder to Shoulder “Using patient against patient is wholly wrong and unethical”.

Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust (MMH&SCT) meeting at the “Service Users & Carers Forum held at Mechanics Institute in Manchester on the 28 Th April 2014 presented a draft document to the forum to be read and passed by that forum . The documents compiled by MMH&SCT Patients and Public Involvement (PPI) in Research Strategy referred to a *Service User* “Is defined as someone who is currently accessing mental health and/or social care services or who has used mental health and or social care service in the past three years (MMH&SCT service user strategy, 2010.

MANCHESTER PREPARES FOR A CHARTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS

MANCHESTER PREPARES FOR A CHARTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS

“As a direct result of ‘Patient’ (Services Users) receiving some of the poorest commissioned mental health care in the country , Manchester services user groups have been working with MACC and other mental health support groups on a Manchester Mental Health Charter; which already holds the support of Manchester Services User groups and carer groups and is presently seeking pursuant to further consultation with ‘Services Users’ and the Manchester People and which will eventually give legally binding protections from discrimination because of mental disability and should contractually enlist all members of staff who work for the three Manchester commissioning Groups who commission for Manchester mental health services for patients within their remit.”

Staatement Made By MUN Chair To North Manchester CCG Full Statement: https://www.manchesterusersnetwork.org.uk/2014/03/12/patients-put-questions-north-manchester-clinical-commissioning-group/

Below we have published three recent examples of what patients, users of mental health services (services users) in Manchester have been saying they now want in a charter for mental health. Please leave in the comments section below what you would wish to see in a Manchester charter . The three Manchester mental health commissioning bodies are listening so please add your voice and be heard “It’s Time to Be Heard”

“Zero User Engagement.” Questions to the Chair of the Board of North Manchester CCG, Today Wednesday 11th June 2014, 2.00PM !

“Zero User Engagement.” Questions to the Chair of the Board of North Manchester CCG, Today Wednesday 11th June 2014, 2.00PM !

“Zero User Engagement.” Questions to the Chair of the Board of North Manchester CCG, Today Wednesday 11th June 2014, 2.00PM !
Note: – Some questions would normally be for the service provider (Manchester Mental Health & Social Care Trust) to answer, but we are being continually ignored and the Service Users have described this as “Zero User Engagement.”
1] Could the CCG implement User monitoring Groups assessing the quality of services with benchmark standards, which would produce value for money, Quality Services meeting patient’s needs, and would give the CCG a better idea of what services to commission?

A ‘Despicable’ Act Upon A Delectable Lady !

A  ‘Despicable’ Act Upon A Delectable Lady !

On the day Carolan was arrested by police last December, Mrs McGivern suffered a fatal heart attack. The grandmother was said to be absolutely mortified that her friend and Mrs Bryan said: ‘My mum couldn’t cope with the fact somebody had done that to her.
‘She loved her and thought she was her best friend. I think this contributed to her death.

She would still be here today without all this. She would easily have more years in her.’

Carolan, who had no previous convictions, admitted fraud and was jailed for six months. Sentencing her, Judge Lever branded Carolan’s behaviour as ‘despicable’.confidante had plundered her life savings.

Have Children Then Study Could Be ! Healthier Option With Life Style Changes !

Have Children Then Study Could Be !  Healthier Option With Life Style Changes !

“De novo (or new) mutation in the developing sperm cell may contribute to an increased risk for a surprisingly wide range of mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, autism and mental retardation.”

MUN MEETING Wednesday 15TH January, 2014 at 1:30pm

MUN MEETING Wednesday 15TH January, 2014 at 1:30pm

Manchester Users Network Next Meeting To Be Held In the Offices of MUN at: Park House North Manchester.   Wednesday 15TH January, 2014 at 1:30pm   Meeting in the Offices of MUN Chapel Corridor, Park House, Delaney’s Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5RB Parking is available in the grounds of Park House. For Satnav reference use […]

GP’s Charging £130 for medical evidence to appeal decisions about their Patients fitness to work !

GP’s Charging  £130 for medical evidence to appeal decisions about their Patients fitness to work !

** Up to £130 to appeal fitness-to-work decisions! ** Doctors are charging sick and disabled people up to £130 for medical evidence to appeal decisions about their fitness to work, The Independent has learnt. NHS GPs are telling patients they will only provide the necessary details to challenge controversial Work Capability Assessments if they pay. […]