LEARNER CHARTER

Your Voice Matters – Anthology 2023

Sit back, relax and enjoy the creative writing undertaken by learners on the ‘Your Voice Matters’ workshops provided by The Word Association. All of the pieces in the 2023 Anthology are original pieces written by the learners which celebrate the stories and lives of marginalised communities, making sure their voices get heard. 

NOW WE’RE TALKING

The ‘Now We’re Talking’ partnership brings together local partners across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to raise awareness of Mental Health. This includes tips to maintain good Mental Health, support if you’re feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, or for urgent help in a Mental Health Crisis. 

Euan’s Story – The Orange Button Scheme

Join Euan discussing his personal journey with his Mental Health and why the Orange Button scheme was setup.

Kat’s Story – The Orange Button Scheme

Join Kat discussing her personal journey with her Mental Health and why the Orange Button scheme was setup.

UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH

If you are living with a Mental Health problem, or supporting someone who is, having access to the right information is vital. Mind has an A-Z which covers a range of Mental Health problems, what can help and information on other topics related to Mental Health. The information can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF.

MUSIC FOR WELLBEING

Explore the vast array of Playlists available on the Recovery College Online and find your peace and calm, including playlists for Mood, Stress & Anxiety, feeling ‘Down & Sluggish‘ and Relaxation. The playlists are created to calm you down, enliven you, or offer self-care and self-management of your mood and feelings. There are also videos with music to offer support for breathing and exercise.

HOW TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH MEDICATION ONLINE

Join the ‘Lead Mental Health Pharmacist’ for the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health & Care Trust in this informative, easy to digest 38 Minute tutorial. Easily follow along and learn how to access the correct information and guidance on taking medications

READING WELL

Reading Well is a dedicated collection of books that provides information and support for managing Mental Health and Wellbeing for children, young people and adults. Reading Well books are available to borrow from all Worcestershire Libraries. 

UNDERSTANDING EQUITY LANGUAGE

Language and identity are complex. How we describe ourselves is extremely personal – we’ll all be comfortable with different terms. This document outlines language and meaning when working with or talking about those of us who are protected under the Equality Act 2010. We’ve called this document ‘Understanding Equity Language’, rather than ‘equality’ because we feel that equity is more accurate in terms of what we’re doing as an organisation.

Interim Social Impact Report

Gain an understanding of the Social Impact the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Wellbeing and Recovery College has made, to understand the underlying programme theory of change, what needs the Recovery College were trying to address and why their model is effective in addressing those needs.