Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Providing care to people in Birmingham and Solihull experiencing mental ill health. Account monitored 9am-5pm Mon-Fri excl bank hols.

Birmingham Mind 0121 262 3555
Samaritans 116 123
For mental health emergencies dial 111, option 2
Call 999 in emergency

01/12/2025

The clocks go back, the nights draw in, and sometimes everything just feels a little darker. 🍁

If you’re struggling, please remember - you don’t have to go through it alone. 💛

📞 Call NHS 111 and press option 2 for urgent mental health support, any time, day or night.
📞 The phone will be answered by a trained mental health professional who will be able to listen to your concerns and help you get the support you need. With your permission, they can also access your electronic patient records to better meet your needs and to avoid you repeatedly having to tell us your situation. 💙

NHS 111 is for all ages, including children and young people and those with neurodevelopmental needs.

🧑🏻‍🦰 If you’re deaf or have hearing loss, please visit NHS 111 via NHS 111 via https://orlo.uk/33CX5 to be connected to local crisis service.
📱 If you aren’t able to make the call yourself, then anyone can call on your behalf. You can also access NHS 111 online via 111.nhs.uk.
🏥 In emergency situations where there is an immediate risk to life, you should continue to contact 999 or go to A&E.

01/12/2025

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) why allyship matters. VAWG initiatives work to change harmful gender norms and inequalities that lead to violence. Challenging damaging ideas like toxic notions of masculinity is key to changing attitudes and behaviours.

What does allyship look like?
It means men taking action every day to challenge misogyny and sexism in the attitudes and behaviours they witness in society, systems, and the media. Allyship is about:
🟣 Actively learning about women’s and girls’ experiences
🟣 Amplifying their voices
🟣 Supporting their rights

By doing this, we help break down harmful gender norms and stereotypes that legitimise violence. Together, we can create a more equal and safer society where all women and girls live free from fear.

01/12/2025

The Mustak Mirza (Service User and Carer Choice) Award is back for Values Awards 2026 🌟

This special category honours individuals or teams who make an outstanding contribution to the care and recovery of our service users and patients.

📅 Nominations open 1 December – 1 February
Submit your nomination today in the comments below 👇

01/12/2025

NHS talking therapies can help if you’ve not been feeling yourself lately and are finding it hard to cope. Your GP can refer you or you can self-refer.

If you are in Birmingham call 0121 301 2525 or visit👉 https://orlo.uk/e920F

For other areas👉 https://orlo.uk/gXxbd

01/12/2025

Cold weather can seriously affect your health - especially if you're over 65, living with a long-term condition, or on a low income.

🧤 That’s why BSMHFT has created the Keep Well This Winter checklist to help you stay safe and supported. It includes tips like:

✅ Heating your home to at least 18°C
✅ Wearing layers
✅ Getting your flu & COVID vaccinations
✅ Staying active indoors
✅ Eating hot meals and drinks

📩 Want a copy of the checklist or printed materials for yourself or someone you care about?
📧 Email: bsmhft.winter.wellness@nhs.net

Let’s look out for each other this winter. 💙
More information in the comments below

30/11/2025

🌐 There is for online abuse 🌐

Online spaces should empower women and girls - not harm them. Yet every day, millions face harassment, abuse and control in the digital world.

What starts as a simple message or comment can spiral into real-life threats. Private photos stolen without consent. Lies spread in seconds. Locations tracked. AI weaponised to create deepfakes designed to shame and silence.

This 16 Days of Activism, join us in demanding technology be a force for equality - not harm.

Warning signs of online abuse:
✔ Threats to share private photos if you don’t comply
✔ Controlling behaviour over your contacts or conversations
✔ Harassing comments or DMs that continue after blocking
✔ Fake or doctored images appearing online
✔ Impersonation or smear campaigns

👉 Stand up. Speak out. Share this message. Together, we can create a safer digital world

29/11/2025

Worried someone might be experiencing coercive control?

If you suspect that someone is a victim of coercive control, reach out and gently talk to them about their experience.
It can be difficult for victims to recognise that what they’re experiencing is part of a pattern of manipulation, control, and coercion. Listening and making space for them can help them see what’s happening and, eventually, seek help.

Together, we can raise awareness and help those affected.

’s Aid Mankind

28/11/2025

Have you or someone you care about experienced outstanding care from one of our teams? Show your appreciation by nominating them for our Team of the Month Award! 🏅

Nominations close on the 15th of every month, don’t miss your chance to celebrate their hard work! 🗓️👇

28/11/2025

Winter can be tough but you’re not alone.

Our Keep Well This Winter checklist helps you:

🌡️ Stay warm
💉 Get vaccinated
🛋️ Access support spaces
🍽️ Eat well
📞 Reach out for help

Whether it’s for you, a loved one, or a neighbour, this guide is here to help.

More information in the comments below 👇

28/11/2025

Domestic abuse is not simply about anger - it’s about control and coercion. This pattern of behaviour includes acts of assault, threats, humiliation, intimidation, and other abuse designed to harm, punish, or frighten the victim.

The most dangerous aspect of domestic abuse is coercive control, which keeps survivors trapped in abusive relationships.

Coercive control feels like living in a constant state of fear and isolation, where your freedom, confidence, and independence are slowly stripped away by a partner or someone close to you. It can involve:

🟪 Constant monitoring
🟪 Isolation from friends and family
🟪 Threats of harm

This type of emotional and psychological abuse often escalates gradually, making it hard to recognise. Victims may not even realise what is happening until they feel completely dependent and powerless.

Safe lives
Women’s aid
mankind

27/11/2025

Gender-based violence affects millions worldwide, but not all survivors experience the same barriers to support. Factors like race, disability, sexuality, and socio-economic status often intersect, shaping how individuals are treated and whether they can access help.

Biases in society create daunting obstacles, leaving many without the care they need. According to UN Women, people from marginalised communities are more likely to face these challenges.

Let’s work towards an inclusive approach that recognises diverse identities and ensures every survivor gets the support they deserve.

Check out the comments below 👇

27/11/2025

The clocks go back, the nights draw in, and sometimes everything just feels a little darker. 🍁

If you’re struggling, please remember - you don’t have to go through it alone. 💛

📞 Call NHS 111 and press option 2 for urgent mental health support, any time, day or night.
📞 The phone will be answered by a trained mental health professional who will be able to listen to your concerns and help you get the support you need. With your permission, they can also access your electronic patient records to better meet your needs and to avoid you repeatedly having to tell us your situation. 💙

NHS 111 is for all ages, including children and young people and those with neurodevelopmental needs.

🧑🏻‍🦰 If you’re deaf or have hearing loss, please visit NHS 111 via NHS 111 via https://orlo.uk/P16Ru to be connected to local crisis service.
📱 If you aren’t able to make the call yourself, then anyone can call on your behalf. You can also access NHS 111 online via 111.nhs.uk.
🏥 In emergency situations where there is an immediate risk to life, you should continue to contact 999 or go to A&E.

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