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TACKLING MENTAL HEALTH WITH ‘OPEN MINDS’ IN NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE

BUILDING on the success of the Grimsby branch, North East Lincolnshire Care Trust Plus has opened its second Open Minds centre.

It is situated at 13-15 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes and is being opened to provide better access for people in and around Cleethorpes.

Open Minds opened its main building in Osborne Street, Grimsby, in February 2008. It provides a support service for people aged over 16 who are experiencing common mental health problems like depression, anxiety and stress. 

The service encourages self -referral, quick access and a choice of interventions. It also promotes positive mental health and well-being.

Services offered at Osborne Street include: improved access to psychological therapies, educational classes, exercise and dance workshops, relaxation, guided walks and meditation.

Since opening in 2008, the service has received 5,893 referrals and the staff team has increased from five to 23. From September 2009, the service has also received funding from IAPT, which is a government initiative to provide quick access to psychological therapies for the population, as well as helping people to stay in employment. An employment specialist was also recruited to support people experiencing depression or anxiety that is affecting their ability to wor

BE PART OF THE 2011 CENSUS – TAKE A JOB WITH CENSUS TEAM

NEXT year, the national Census will be taking place – and in advance of the survey being carried out, a number of temporary Census posts are being recruited.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is managing the Census, and with the help of Capita Resourcing, recruitment will begin in this month (September).