Open to individuals aged 18 + who have lived experience of mental distress.
Focus 4-1 is an independent adult mental health service user led group.
During my journey I have realised the best people to know what they need is the service users themselves. By turning the current approach on its head I believe this approach will give every service user a voice and help empower each other…themselves and other people.
Focus 4 1 service users are a majority stakeholder and its mandate is set by us service users.
Focus 4 1 offers fortnightly support for adults experiencing mental health challenges and a support line. Fortnightly sessions are structured and planned to incorporate life skills to support manage mental health challenges and live well with limited means.
What we do every fortnight depends on funding, so it can change – but we always aim to offer something useful, uplifting, and down-to-earth. Here’s the kind of things we try to include:
Fortnightly Shared Meals & Refreshments- We provide a simple healthy meal or refreshments, and we eat together as a group.
Fortnightly Relaxation and meditation sessions – to help deal with stress and anxiety
Fortnightly presentation on a well-being topic – with a group discussion
Skill & Story Sharing– Members lead sessions to share their talents or life experiences. Could be anything from art, poetry, or rap to smoothie-making or fitness. We offer 1-to-1 support to get your session ready if you want to give it a go.
Community News- we keep each other in the loop about what’s happening locally i.e events, support, and opportunities.
Focus 4 1 creates opportunities for members to engage with third party organisations and give feedback on their experiences with the South West London and St Georges NHS Mental Health Trust (SWLSTG).
Focus 4 1 as an organisation has become a pivotal meeting point for SWLSTG to engagement with its service users. This has led to improved provision of mental health services, ward facilities, treatment on the ward and after care with the Home treatment team.
A support line for members who are unable to obtain help through other means. The support line signpost to the most relevant service.
NHS Merton Talking therapies is a Primary Care Mental Health service accessible to anyone living in the borough of Merton or registered with a Merton GP who are 18 years and over.
Focus 4 1 is pleased to be working as one of the NHS Merton Talking therapies community partners providing wellbeing support for individual’s over 18 who has a mental health or wellbeing need, whether this is due to emotional difficulties or life stressors.
If you are over 18 and live in the Borough of Merton, or registered with a Merton GP, you can self-refer to NHS Merton Talking therapies for talking therapies, practical support, wellbeing workshops and mental health assessments. No problem is considered too small and support is matched to meet your needs.
We would be more than happy to assist you with any questions.
Don’t hesitate – get in touch now!
