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Minutes of Suresearch Meeting
4th February 2010
At
CEIMH, University of Birmingham
Present
AF, GP, JJ, NH, PL, JS, PN, JR, LG, NS, KB, SH, CB, EM, DB-P, BN, JQ, DB, PD, DP, LW, EM, PR, SJ, AL, AW, GO’B, PO, MC, TSC, JG, JB
Apologies
AD, AD, JB, EG, PG.
Welcome and Introductions
PR agreed to chair. Minute takers were JQ and JS. Introductions were made and new members welcomed.
Matters arising from previous minutes
After a short read through, one correction was agreed - JQ’s publication was a ‘paper back’ and not a ‘hard back’.
Updates
Mental Health Research Network
(MHRN) Heart of England HUB
Information from the HUB was circulated at the meeting and is enclosed and available on the website. National Scientific Conference 19th – 21st April. BVSC workshop on 22nd February, 2 day course, spaces available, contact Jackie Smart. Half day Research seminar at BVSC where Users in Partnership will be presenting.
In-patient Care Forum
JB has initiated a ‘dementia’ project and talked about this. JB also spoke about the spirituality project that has been undertaken for Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust . The progression of the spirituality project is currently under discussion. The next meeting of the IPCF is on 24th February at 2pm at CEIMH.
Writers’ Group
10 people attended the last meeting. PD brought a piece of writing on the history of mental health which was appreciated by the group. JJ and JQ shared contributions. A therapeutic writing workshop was held in the afternoon, writing from this will be used in theSuresearch celebratory 10 year event April13th. Next meeting 9th March 11am, CEIMH
CEIMH Director’s Report
Copy of this report is attached. It contained thanks to all those who have been involved in the collaborative learning programme. CEIMH staff are working on the final evaluation of the Centre for the funders, due to be completed at the end of March. CEIMH is holding its fifth Conversations with....event on February 23rd at it Gail Hornstein will be talking about her work on mental health service users narratives.
EM-CEIMH researcher
EM spoke about the research work she has been involved in with colleagues from Psychology and the Institute of Applied Social Studies at the University. The project asked students, academics, service users and carers about the impact of the involvement of service users and carers in interviewing applicants for social work and psychology courses. Several questions were posed as to if it is important that involvement in admissions process is important or not. It was found to that applicants were given a clear message about service users and carers involvement in professional training. Information about this project is attached.
Webwatch
This group meets regularly to improve the Suresearch website www.suresearch.org.uk DB-P continues to build and manage it – discussion was held on whether the University server will continue to hold this website when the current funding to CEIMH ends. If the website needs to be independent then the costs of this in the future need to be looked at. Other options need to be considered like starting a blog for Suresearch. Ideas raised on developing graphics and having photos on the website – DB-P is actioning this. Dreamweaver training is also being given to two new Suresearch members over the next few months.
Password protect and members only area of the website were discussed – the rules that apply with University hosted websites were mentioned – it was agreed to explore content to see if we are still within the rules, so as not to breach data protection in its content to protect individuals.
Scope to include more information on the resources page for brief reports and links to more detailed information.
Effective Team Working in Mental Health
Aston University
Joanne Richardson and Dr Paul Naylor were in attendance to update Suresearch on their NIHR project. It is taking place over 3 years. Workshops are taking place in stage one and Suresearch will be invited to apply to attend these. The workshops will include service providers, service users and carers. Stage two includes a questionnaire for colleagues in the services. The location of the meetings has yet to be confirmed but will be in Birmingham and London. The hourly rate for attending should be around £19.80 – this is not yet confirmed, travel expenses will be paid.
It was suggested that groups such as Mind may also be willing to be involved.
The group thanked Joanne and Paul for coming.
Future of Suresearch
Funding for the Suresearch birthday DVD has been secured from CEIMH and the working team includes AF, JS,, PR and DH. Request has been made from JG that materials from the Suresearch archive will be accessed and used in the DVD. Further meetings will be held to discuss content.
A Celebratory Suresearch Meeting is being planned for 13th April and there will be a usual, shorter business meeting starting at the usual time of 10.30am followed by celebrations/speeches that is scheduled to finish at 3.30pm. Guest speakers have been invited. Writer’s group materials will also be showcased on the day. Suggestions on any other content please contact AF a.fisher@bham.ac.uk 0121 414 8170.
A.O.B.
LG mentioned a Qualitative Research in Mental Health conference on 29th August in Nottingham University where she will be speaking.
BN mentioned the Mental Health Partnership helpline information that’s available – this is being re-launched and will be made available at a later date.
G O’B shared information about mental Health Trusts and groups in the area for Suresearch members to get involved in. He shares this information on his website and to members – pass on your e-mail to him.
JS mentioned her newsletter with Suresearch members about service user groups, mental health and psychology services.
The mental health and higher education (mhhe) Conference at Lancaster University on March 30-31st will be attended and presentations will be made by many Suresearch members via their networks and partnerships. presentations include one on depression and threshold concepts. 4 Suresearch members and colleagues from CEIMH will be evaluating the Conference for mhhe.
Next Meeting: Wednesday 3 Marchat
CEIMH 10.30am – 12.30pm
DAB-P (22 nd February 2010)