News and events 2009
Leeds Half Marathon
For the third year running Community Links fielded a team of runners for the Leeds Corporate Challenge.
This event has now become a regular feature of our annual calendar, and we hope to enter two teams next year.
Participants were (from left to right)
Bernie Tuohy – HSSOP
Jon Woolmore- Chief executive
Andrea Lawton-Hyde- Maltings Close
John Clark –Director finance and corporate administration
Andrea Whitney- CLASS and Dual Diagnosis
Kath Allert- Dual Diagnosis.
We were placed 80th overall and completed the course in 2:12:24 .
Mental Health First Aid endorsed by Minister for Yorkshire & Humber
Rt. Hon. Rosie Winterton MP (Minister for Yorkshire and the Humber) has praised the effectiveness of the Mental Health First Aid course which is being delivered by Community Links across the region. MHFA is a two day, nationally recognised training course aimed at all sections of the public. Community Links is offering the training throughout Yorkshire and the Humber at a subsidised rate with the aid of a grant from the Big Lottery Fund.
“This much-needed scheme helps in identifying someone with mental health problems before professional help is sought.”
Rt. Hon. Rosie Winterton MP, Minister for Yorkshire and the Humber. Further information on Mental Health First Aid training
Services praised in major review
Two of Community Links' major services have been reviewed in depth by commissioners, and both have come through with flying colours. The Home Support Service for 16 to 64 year olds and Oakwood Hall, a registered nursing home, were both praised. The Adult Social Care department of Leeds City Council, together with NHS Leeds, undertook service reviews as part of their joint mental health strategy for Leeds. The review team described the staff teams at both services as "highly committed, caring and dedicated to their service users" and commended the teams for "their hard work and professionalism". The review team also commended Community Links for "the unique and creative ways in which they engage service users in all aspects of their service." Jon Woolmore, Community Links' Chief Executive, said: "We are delighted to see the achievements of two of our established services recognised by the commissioners. Service users are central to helping Community Links continue to make services even better."
Community Links named national 'Best Company' for second year in a row January 2009.
Unique national campaign starts crime reporting of mental health abuse
A unique campaign to protect people with mental health problems has been launched nationally by Stop Hate UK and Community Links. Further details on Stop Hate
CBT for young people in Leeds
Community Links is providing cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for young people (17 - 21) in Leeds as part of a national programme. Further details on CBT
On-TRAK
On-TRAK is the new Alcohol Service for Kirklees. The service is aimed mainly at moderately and severely dependent drinkers. It provides comprehensive treatment provision for people experiencing problems with alcohol in Kirklees. On TRAK Further details
