The Lived Experience Panel provides an opportunity to help shape the design and development of our TOG Mind services.
Evidence suggest that the outcomes of individuals experiences, are enhanced through using the expertise of people to develop services.
TOG Mind uses a collaborative approach for all service developments, ensuring the public, volunteers and staff can contribute their experiences and knowledge.
The role and tasks of the TOG Mind LEP:
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Consultation on service design & delivery
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Representation – create forum for service user expression of interests and views
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Support the delivery of training/courses. Can offer insight into personal experience and demonstrate participation
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Sharing insight to influence service strategy and governance, share feedback at strategy meetings
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Recruitment & selection of staff
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Jonathan has accessed various sessions at TOG Mind for some time and has recently made a donation to the charity which we are hugely grateful for.
More importantly though, is his inspiring story of overcoming challenges and obstacles to achieve amazing goals.
Jonathan was born with cerebral palsy 34 years ago and developed epilepsy at the age of seven. His epilepsy has been more of a struggle throughout life than his cerebral palsy, as having fits regularly has restricted independence and ability to try new things. Accidents along the way have been common place including burns, bruises, falls and injury. This led to feelings of exclusion, depression and weight gain.
Nowadays Jonathan has completely turned his life around.
“I had life changing brain surgery. I have transformed my body by losing over 10 stone. I am now very active and want to set a positive example for other people. I want to share my story to inspire people to keep active and work hard to achieve their goals. You can change your life for the better if you just try. If I can do it, anyone can!”.
You can read Jonathan’s full story of overcoming challenges, weight management, running and becoming a local celebrity by clicking here.
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week - Poetry Competition!
In celebration of Children's Mental Health Awarenss Week, the Community Hive team are collaborating with our Hear Our Stories website to hold a poetry competition!
To enter you must be aged 8 - 18 years old, live or attend school within the Tameside and Glossop area, poems should be around 500 words or less and the topic must be around (but not limited to!) the theme of Children's Mental Health Week. This year the theme is "Let's Connect".
Entries should be submitted through the Hear Our Stories website by the 12th February, our co-production group will review all entires and the winner will be announced Friday 24th February on our social media, so make sure you're following our Youth in Mind Instagram and Facebook pages!
Youth in Mind on Facebook.
Youth in Mind on Instagram.
A voucher prize will be given to one lucky winner and a selection of the poems will feature on the Hear Our Stories website.
