Welcome to the Dorset Mental Health Forum
The Dorset Mental Health Forum is an independent charity established in 1992. We directly employ service users and people with mental health problems whenever possible. Our main office premises are situated in Durngate Street, in the historic market town of Dorchester.
We provide information and signposting for mental health service users and their carers, as well as for other interested parties such as members of the general public and the statutory services. Practical advice is offered through our own dedicated Advocacy Service which also has a statutory responsiblity to provide Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) across Dorset.
We maintain good working relationships with statutory services and supply trained Representatives to help in the planning and commissioning of mental health services. We offer customisable, specialist mental health awareness training packages that can be tailored to an organisation's unique requirements. We also provide a varied range of Day Services.
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Inspection
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is a national body that inspects the quality of people's care. The CQC is about to undertake an inspection of Adult Social Care services in the Weymouth and Portland area in July 2010. As part of this inspection, the Forum has been asked to gather feedback from people about their experiences and the provision of mental health services in the area. Your views about mental health services are valuable and appreciated.
To tell us your views or to take part in a focus group, please call the Forum on 01305 257172, or send an email to: cqc@
dorsetmentalhealthforum.org.uk
Latest News
New issues of the Wellbeing and Recovery Newsletter and the Wellbeing and Recovery Carers' Newsletter
The latest issue of the Wellbeing and Recovery Partnership Newsletter is now available.
Also, the first issue of the Wellbeing and Recovery Carers' Newsletter has been published.
WaRP Executive Summary
The future direction of the Wellbeing and Recovery Partnership and a summary of progress so far is available in the WaRP Executive Summary (June 2010).
Positive Approach Shop in Blandford is looking for volunteers
The Positive Approach Shop has a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the day-to-day running of the shop. Tasks include serving customers, placing stock on display and other duties as required.
For further details please contact the Positive Approach Shop on: 01258 488560
Or call Florence Spencer on: 07979 437076
