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ØThe project is a partnership between the Council's Family And Community Education Service (known as FACE) and the NHS 5 Boroughs Partnership Foundation Trust (Recovery Service) working with individuals looking to recover from mental illness and move on in life

ØThe project is being funded by the Skills Funding Agency sponsored by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Department of Health and National Health Service (NHS)

ØThe partnership offers individuals, who are experiencing, or have experienced, mental health issues, an opportunity to participate in a wide range of FREE 'community learning' activities

FACE Forward is part of a “whole research study” and all staff and learners involved are contributing to a qualitative “Day in the life – adult education and mental health study”

· Improve health and well-being

· Reduce anxiety and depression

· Improve confidence, self-esteem and self-worth

· Help individuals to become more independent

· Reduce the use of medical services

· Help individuals return to employment or training

· Support positive re-engagement with family and/or active participation in community life.

· Help individuals achieve a 'Live Life Well' approach

Are you?

Øaged 19 or over and experiencing any degree of mild to moderate mental health issue

Øinterested in learning-based opportunities or activities to help improve your understanding and awareness of mental health issues

Ølooking for ways to self-manage your journey of recovery and interested in participating in learning based activities co-delivered by those with personal lived experience of mental health challenges and those with experience by profession

Øsomeone who has lived the experience, is still on the road to recovery, and would like to discover if education aids mental health recovery

Øcome along to one of our very informal welcome sessions and enjoy a hot drink to find out more

Øsee what activities are on offer, but we are also keen to know what you are interested in

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What is FACE Forward?

If so, then:

Any learner enrolling on any FACE course may be eligible to participate in FACE Forward

Contact Barbara on 07500 818 103 or Alex on 07717 301 356

http://faceforwardpartnership.org.uk

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Examples of courses that individuals can progress to are shown below

Everyone will be supported to consider their next steps

Pathways of FACE Forward Activities

FACE Forward user quotes:

“managers are particularly successful in obtaining additional

funding for, and responding to, the needs of the most vulnerable learners and those with specific

needs, such as learners with mental health issues”

“learners significantly

enhance their personal skills

which help them to improve their

life chances”

OFSTED reported after their inspection of FACE in January 2016:

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FACE Forward Education and Training Activities for Health and Well-Being

FACE Forward Venues

All FACE Forward activities are 12 hours plus a 3 hour FACE Forward mandatory Welcome Session. On completion of a FACE Forward activity learners can progress onto any FACE course.

For further enquiries or advice about the FACE Forward project please contact: Barbara on 07500 818 103 or Alex on 07717 301 356

email: barbara.basnett@knowsley.gov.uk / alex.horrocks@knowsley.gov.uk

Course

Apps and IT for Wellbeing

Create a Better You through Crafts (Pottery / Art / Sewing / Jewellery / Card Making / Cake Decorating)

Improving Confidence and Communication

Discover Yourself through Family / Local History

English and Maths

FACE Forward through Flowers

Living Life well

Portray a Better You through Photography

Reading Support

Reduce anxiety with health and safety / possibly mentoring for wellbeing

Volunteering as an Expert By Experience

Huyton: Halewood:

Bluebell Apartments, Crawford Gardens, Alamain road, Huyton, L36 7XB Derby Court, Baileys lane, L26 0US

Capper Grove, Huyton village, L36 7XT Halewood Academy, L26 1UU

Centre For Independent Living, L36 6FH Halewood Library, L26 0TS

Hilltops Children's Centre, L36 1XH Mackets Education Centre, L25 9PB

Huyton Library, L36 9GD Newby House, Leathers Lane, L25 0AB

Malvern Primary School, L14 6XA New Hutte / Oak Tree L26 1TT

Lord Derby Academy, L34 3NB Prescot:

New Horizons Children's Centre, L36 8DB Knowsley Park Centre For Learning, L34 3NB

St Johns Information Zone, Manor Farm Road, Huyton, L36 0UB Prescot Library, L34 5GA

Marston Gardens, Wetherby Court, Huyton, L36 3WH Stockbridge Village:

Kirkby: Craig's Community Centre, L28 5RL

Bracknell Centre, L32 9PW The Hub, Stockbridge Village, L28 3QA

Centre 63, L32 5TH Stockbridge Village Library, L28 1AB

Kirkby Fire Station, L32 8SJ Whiston:

Kirkby High School, L32 9PP Dudley Wallis Centre, L35 7LS

Kirkby Library, L32 8XY SEA Centre For Learning, L35 2XG

Northwood Community Centre, L33 8XD Southmead Children's Centre, L35 3XZ

Northwood Children's Centre, L33 8XD

Please phone Tracey, Michelle or Liz on: 0151 443 2052 / 0151 443 2026 / 0151 443 2066

This booklet can be made available in other languages, including:

Angie O'Neil: Angie is the Head of Adult and Community Education (FACE) in Knowsley Council and has a wealth of experience and an exceptional record of running successful projects. Angie has worked in both the Further Education sector and Local Authority Adult Education sector for over 25 years, is an experienced teacher and senior manager and has a Masters Degree in Business Education. Angie has a background in business, management, training/development and quality assurance. Angie's knowledge and creativity have been invaluable to the project where she is a real driving force.

Barbara Basnett: Barbara is a Lead Advisor on FACE Forward. She has a vast knowledge and understanding of working with people in their own communities and settings. She has a medical background as a Phlebotimist and Cardiothoracic Technician and has 20 years experience working in Care and Educational settings. Barbara holds a Diploma in Leadership and Management, a Certificate in Education and a qualification in IAG. She uses her communication skills as a Counsellor and Mentor to support FACE Forward. She advises programme users about appropriate learning pathways to suit their needs and facilitates an array of craft activities across the borough.

Chris Jones: Chris is an advocate of lifelong learning and brings first-class analytical, design and problem solving skills to the programme. He is dedicated to supporting FACE Forward by ensuring all courses offer a high quality educational experience. An Honours Degree in Psychology gives him a good understanding of issues affecting mental health and his Masters Degree in ICT enables him to promote this programme through various forms of media.

Maria Caves: Maria is a Clinical Lead Nurse for Mental Health specialising in improving the physical health and wellbeing of people with long term mental health issues in Knowsley. Maria works closely with GP surgeries to ensure people can access services to meet their health needs but also has strong links with all areas of health within Knowsley as well as links with independent providers of services to Knowsley residents. Maria is passionate about how important the link is between people’s mental health, physical health and wellbeing and sees FACE Forward as an excellent way of people being able to access support and education to help them in their recovery from mental health problems.

Michelle Daly: Michelle is the Essential Skills Officer for Knowsley FACE and is supporting individuals who are accessing programmes, delivered through FACE Forward. These courses are aimed at encouraging confidence, raising self-esteem, supporting personal, creative and social development.

FACE Forward Team

For information about the full range of adult education courses offered by

Knowsley FACE please call: 0151 443 2026 / 0151 443 2052 / 0151 443 2066 / 0151 443 2067

For further enquiries or advice about FACE Forward please contact:

Barbara on 07500 818 103 or Alex on 07717 301 356

Tracey Evans-Rittenberg / Angela Powell: Tracey and Ange are key data quality controllers who ensure the accuracy and robustness of the project data.

Alex Horrocks: Alex is a Senior Mental Health Practitioner with NHS 5 Boroughs Partnership Foundation Trust. Alex is recovery lead for Knowsley Mental Health services and has further developed existing working links with Knowsley Family And Community Education (FACE) to deliver the community mental health education programme FACE Forward. Alex states 'The FACE Forward project has had a very successful first year with some excellent feedback from participants and some amazing outcomes and progression. We are looking forward to building on this in our second year to create a sustainable project'.

Sean Callow-Walker: Sean is a Senior Routeway Trainer based in Knowsley Works in Knowsley Council. Sean has been teaching and training for the last 20 years delivering a variety of topics relating to personal development and self management. A qualified exercise therapist and adult educator in areas including health and well-being, stress management, physical conditioning, conflict management, communication, confidence and motivation and cognitive behavioural coaching. Sean is using his skills and expertise to support delivery of FACE Forward programmes.