History
Merton Mind was formed at an inaugural meeting on the 10th February 1978. The meeting was chaired by Ted Higgins, who was also heavily involved in the work of Merton Mind from the start.
Merton Mind had traditionally developed its Services for two specific client groups, Adult Services for people with Mental Health problems aged 18-65 and Elderly Services aged 65 and over.
Philosophy
Merton Mind is working to promote good mental health in the community.
Merton Mind is committed to supporting and empowering people with mental health problems to enable them and their carers to lead a full life and to participate in the community.
In promoting mental health and providing practical and emotional support to people with mental health problems, Merton Mind is committed to the principle of full involvement of mental service users in the planning and monitoring of service provision.
Merton Mind aims to offer equality of opportunity to all both in service provision and employment.
Merton Mind recognises its responsibilities ofr promoting the following rights:
| Respect |
Progression |
| Equality |
Information |
| Dignity |
Autonomy |
| Confidentiality |
Inclusion |
We will work together with service users, carers and other partners to achieve these objectives.
Quality
Merton mind is committed to ensuring the quality of service it provides by participating in Quality Management in Mind.
May 2011
The Trustees
Chairperson: Susan Bowman
Vice Chair: David Johnson
Treasurer: Terry Duffy
Trustee: Alec Botten
 Merton Mind’s patron
Our patron Lady Wilson of Rievaulx
shown here visiting the Open Day
of the Cumberland Day Centre.
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