Engaging with BME Clients in Mental Health Services

Oxford Co-operative Training Scheme

Venue	The Cherwell Centre, 16 Norham Gardens, Oxford OX2 6QB
Time	9.30am to 4.30pm (Registration and coffee at 9.15am)
Cost	Fees per person per day - £65 Concessionary rate, per person per day, for courses funded by Voluntary Agencies Oxfordshire Social & Community Services Directorate Oxfordshire Children, Young People & Families Directorate - £50 Cancellation fee (please refer to the cancellation policy) - £5
Refreshments	Tea, coffee and chilled water are included Lunch is NOT provided so you will need to TAKE A PACKED LUNCH

Engaging with BME Clients in Mental Health Services
Date	Wednesday 08 December 2010
Course Tutor	BEN LLOYD SHOGBESAN Freelance Trainer
Course Content
Why is it that people from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities are over-represented among users of statutory mental health services, yet under represented among users of services provided by voluntary organisations? What particular issues affect people from BME communities in relation to mental health and mental health services? How can voluntary organisations meet the challenge of offering culturally diverse services that reflect the communities they serve? This course will explore these questions, enabling participants to better understand the needs and wishes of people of differing cultures. It will encourage workers to look at their own practice, as well as the organisations they work in, to ensure equality of opportunity for all.