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Rethink North West Conference - 28th September

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Rethink Mental Illness (the new name for Rethink) has organised a conference for service users, carers and professionals, covering important issues including:
  • Welfare rights, changes to benefits, cuts to services
  • Mental illness and your GP, and physical healthcare
The event will take place on Wednesday 28th September, from 10.30am - 4.00pm at the Imperial Hotel, Blackpool.

It is FREE to Rethink members, £12 for service users and carers, and £50 for professionals. If you're not a member you can join today (£12 for six months or £24 for one year) and benefit from the free rate.

For more detail about the event and a booking form, contact Reservations, Rethink Mental Illness, 122 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1XP, email or phone 01924 433202.
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