GCP is launching a series of Community Wellbeing Workshops with a focus on mental health literacy. The first workshop is How to Access NHS Services, including information on registering with a GP, accessing an interpreter for appointments and what to do in an emergency.
The workshop will be led by Francine Bucumi from the Asylum Health Bridging Team. Drawing on her personal and professional experience, Francine will talk about the importance of knowing your rights to medical treatment and how to access mental health services within the NHS.
She will also talk about the importance of social activity on the impact of mental wellbeing and share her experience of volunteering.
Topics covered in the workshop include:
- HC2 forms (application and renewal)
- Access to primary and secondary NHS care
- Registering with a GP
- Speaking with a GP about your mental health
- Accessing interpreters for NHS appointments
- Asylum seekers rights within the NHS
- Importance of social activity on wellbeing
- What to do/ where to go in an emergency
The workshop will take place on Thursday 16 May, 1pm-2.30pm at The Barber Suite, Elderpark Housing Association.
All workshops are open to anyone in the community who would like to learn more about mental wellbeing, but the support focus is on refugees and asylum seekers.
Workshops are free to attend, light refreshments will be provided, interpreters and translated materials are available upon request.
You can register by sending your name, contact details and language requirement to wellbeing@govancommunityproject.org.uk.
