Users in Partnership Women's Mental Health Group

Members of Users in Partnership (UiP) have been working alongside the relevant Women's Lead for their own local area to support the implementation of the Into the Mainstream Guidance on Gender and Mental Health. This was as a result of the personal experience and interest of the then chair of UiP, Angela Hill.

The UiP Women's Group has taken part in network meetings, events and other activities facilitated by the Reginal Development Centre  Gender and Women's Mental Health Lead.

Aims and Objectives

The Users in Partnership Women's Group aims to provide:

• Expertise in user involvement for local Women's Services Leads

• Peer support for users and survivors active in Women's services involvement

• Promotion of Women's mental health issues locally, regionally and nationally

Examples of Activities

• Training provided for user group members in mainstreaming gender equality
• Support for the development of Women-only acute inpatient accommodation in Bushey Fields Hospital, Dudley
• Training on gender equality delivered to nursing students at the University of Wolverhampton, and diversity training at UCE

Local Impact

The UiP Women's Group has had a particular impact on Dudley, where a number of users (including Chris Roberts, Chris Hirons and Jude Badger) have worked alongside the PCT Lead, Alison Geeson.

For more information, please contact Chris.Holley@wmrdc.org.uk