Living Well Consortium UK and Silvercloud now offering free Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
At Carers Trust Solihull we hear all the time how the events we hold for our carers help improve their mindset and mood. Yet we also know that they aren’t the solution to permanent mental health improvement. Trying to find a NHS funded therapist or CBT can come with long waits and delays, and although there are other paid options available, not everyone can afford these – especially when repeated sessions of support are required.
That is why we are happy to announce a new form of CBT is now available for those aged 16+ and registered with a Birmingham or Solihull GP.
You will be able to access online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT) with the Living Well Consortium and SilverCloud, free of charge and in less than an hour.
How does it work?
Incredibly simple.
You complete a self-referral form in which you explain what your current needs are and how you best think you can be supported. After this you will then receive an Email within 30 minutes with further questions to help better determined your needs, then you will be directed to the best suited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP).
It is a supported online program where you will be guided and assisted by a qualified (PWP), throughout your time with the program. You will be given tasks specific to your needed support and then reviewing with the PWP how you have progressed with those tasks. This can be done at your own pace for up to six sessions, allowing you to complete and review with the PWP weekly or bi-weekly. After these six sessions you will then have full access to SilverCloud tools and program materials for one year. It is the aim that during your supported sessions you will be given the methods, tools, and knowledge to better support yourself. Then when you move to the unsupported year with access to all those tools and materials, you will have a better understanding of yourself and your required support.
Who is supported?
You might be wondering if there is support for your needs, thankfully SilverCloud has an extensive list of support they can offer. All of which is backed by nearly two decades of extensive clinical research, and used extensively by the NHS, among others. The only requirements you need to fulfill are being aged 16+ and registered with a Birmingham or Solihull GP.
We understand this new method of CBT may seem unusual and you want to make sure you’re putting yourself in the best position possible. If you would like to verify the clinical research and the services validity before going forward, then you can find that information by clicking here.
You can also email the Living Well Consortium to get your questions answered: adminsilvercloud@livingwellconsortium.com
Programmes include:
Space from Anxiety
Space from Depression
Space for Positive Body Image
Space for Resilience
Space from Health Anxiety
Space from OCD
Space from Panic
Space from Social Anxiety
Space from Phobia
Space from Stress
Space for Sleep
Space in CHD from Depression & Anxiety
Space in Chronic Pain from Depression & Anxiety
Space in Diabetes from Depression & Anxiety
Space in Lung Conditions from Depression & Anxiety
Don’t forget, we are here too.
If you are an unpaid carer and you need someone to talk to then you have us just a phone call away. We are available 9am – 5pm and you can call us on 0121 788 1143 or even email us at: centre@solihullcarers.org
We know that mental health doesn’t stick to a 9 – 5 schedule which is why we are pushing these kind of CBT services. They give you the tools, understanding and support you need when you need it.
Also don’t forget about our carers meet-ups and social events. They let you meet other carers to talk, relax, have a cuppa and cake, or even have day trips to Weston-super-Mare, Black Country Living Museum, and plenty of other events for you to enjoy youself.
Here are just some of the events we hold, and you can also find our events calendar below to join us in the future.
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Our carers support surgeries are for carers to access advice, information and support on anything relating to caring. You can drop into these sessions, or if you are a registered carer with our service, you can book a timeslot with a support worker in advance by calling 0121 788 1143 Register your interest here - https://solihullcarers.wufoo.com/forms/s1nj52w4181e03x/ |
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Sessions will be informal and fun, there will be a wellbeing focus for each group but this is flexible and will be influenced by what you would like to have support with. |
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This information session will cover the Adult Social Care support available for carers - booking essential |
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Join us for a cuppa and a fun information session run by Act on Energy, who are a charity that offers energy advice, hints and tips to families who might be struggling with fuel bills. Booking essential. |
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Help make decisions about our service such as choosing activities, helping with design work, being the voice of other young carers and more and get a £10 gift voucher for your participation
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Help make decisions about our service such as choosing activities, helping with design work, being the voice of other young carers and more and get a £10 gift voucher for your participation
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Help make decisions about our service such as choosing activities, helping with design work, being the voice of other young carers and more and get a £10 gift voucher for your participation |
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Come along to shape your own YAC residential where YACS aged 16 - 25 decide the dates, location and the fun! |
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Join us for an engaging Autism Workshop designed to deepen your understanding of autism, connect you with supportive peers, and equip you with practical strategies to enhance your emotional wellbeing. Lunch is provided and take part in a fun team-building activity |
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Join us in the pergola for a drink and a chat with other carers, whether you need peer support, advice or just a small break for yourself, we would love to see you. You are welcome to drop in but to help us plan for this session, we would appreciate it if you could let us know if you hope to attend, by emailing adultcarers@solihullcarers.org |
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Come and join us at Hatton Adventure World, for a day packed with animals, rides, and endless fun! |
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