The Alliance organises, promotes and supports events to raise awareness and promote positive images of mental health. This includes activities linked to World Mental Health Day, which is celebrated on October 10 th every year. Through this the Alliance contributes to the achievement of Standard One of the National Service Framework for Mental Health. Partners Partners include statutory and voluntary organisations, user and carer groups, local businesses and any other groups within Norfolk with an interest in or concern about mental health. Expenses of users and carers will be paid at the rate agreed by the Alliance.
Sponsorship is sought from the wider community as required.
When funds permit, as well as organising its own events, the Norfolk Mental Health Alliance will give grants to community and voluntary groups to raise awareness and promote positive images of mental health. Officers A Chair, Vice-Chair and Treasurer will be elected by the Alliance partners and will serve for two years. Where possible the Chair and Vice-Chair will be elected in different years. This will be provided by one or more of the partner organisations. Distributing agendas and minutes.