Crewe and Nantwich Open Minds is a charity forum established in March 2000 that takes an active interest in mental health matters, covering all age
groups, that impact on service users and carers in the South Cheshire area around Crewe and Nantwich. Its members include service users, carers,
social workers, healthcare professionals, members of various religious beliefs, representatives from Citizens Advice and many others. Within the last year invited speakers at our meetings have
included local MP Edward Timpson (Minister of State for Vulnerable Children and Families), representatives of other political parties, Third Sector service providers; Making Space, Alternative
Futures, Cheshire East Council Members and Officials, South Cheshire
Clinical Commissioning Group representatives, Cheshire Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust representatives (Clinical, Strategic and Governors),
Cheshire East Reablement Services, Citizens Advice representatives, Drug & Alcohol support service providers
(Emerging Futures etc), Independent Therapists, YMCA and over the years many others. The group looks to promote better healthcare by raising the profile of mental health with the general public, highlighting local issues as they arise and where necessary lobbying for change and fairer funding. Within this framework
the group will always look to consult and cooperate with local providers wherever possible. We encourage service users and carers to become as actively involved as they feel able with the aim
of reducing any feelings of stigma and isolation and enabling such persons to participate fully in society.
Crewe and Nantwich Open Minds meet monthly at the Y.M.C.A. building on Gresty Road in Crewe. We would welcome any new members who in the first iinstance should contact our secretary/treasurer
Brian Bayley.
Telephone: 07955 169415
Email: brianbayley1@sky.com