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PLUS is now finalising the paperwork which will result in us becoming an independent organisation with charitable status. We expect this to be completed by the end of 2008, and a copy of the PLUS constitution can be downloaded here. |
PLUS will be holding it's Christmas Members Gathering on 15th December in Perth Concert Hall. Invites are currently being sent out!
PLUS, held an open meeting on Monday 17th November from 11am to 12.30pm at the Atholl Centre, Pitlochry. The event offered people living in the rural areas who use/have used mental health services the chance to become regularly involved in issues concerning mental health and wellbeing which affect them directly. During the morning, Maggie Edwards gave a short update on the welfare benefits service and answered questions about benefits. Susan Scott, involvement officer provided information about PLUS and gathered feedback on how the organisation could be of most use to group members in the Pitlochry area.
Over the last 6 years PLUS has built up a network of rural forums including Blairgowrie, Kinross, Crieff and Aberfeldy. The Pitlochry forum will open up access to more people living in Highland Perthshire.
| A Book produced by PLUS containing poems was launched recently in Perth as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival. The event took place at the AK Bell Library, where individuals spoke about their personal contributions to the "One Leaf" art project. Provost John Hulbert also gave an address promoting the importance of community involvement to local and national well-being. In addition a DVD was shown detailing aspects of the "One Leaf" Project with contributions from writers featured in the book. |  |
PLUS is a mental health service user led project funded by NHS Scotland to:-
- Empower service users toward active involvement in their individual care and recovery
- Provide the service user view for the development and improvement of mental health services
- Raise awareness of mental health issues in the community and challenge stigma
- Ensure that accurate and clear information is made widely available
- Provide and access training to support individuals in becoming actively involved
Most importantly protecting the civil rights of service users through ensuring that their voices are heard - collective advocacy.
