The Michael John Murphy Bursary Scheme

Michael John Murphy
27th January 1953 - 11th June 2006

This is the second year of The Michael John Murphy Bursary Scheme under which small projects with budgets which might prohibit them from receiving our in-house training can now access a full day’s in-house training course, as a donation, under the Scheme.

There will also be one place reserved at all public courses, when announced, for application under the Scheme.

The criteria is that the applying Project or Agency are involved with either Mental Health; Children & Family or Drug & Alcohol issues and has a limited training budget.

The size of the group for training is not limited other than they must be attached to the project either as a volunteer or staff member.

The second recipients of the Bursary were SUB19 Project in Hackney,London, who provide information, advice, support and counselling to young people up to the age of 19. SUB19 received their training in July 2007.

The Trustees also allocated a free place at our public course in London in October 2007 to BASE, a project in Bristol that supports children, young people and families by providing activies and services that aim to influence health and welbeing in local communities.

The first project to benefit from the Scheme was: Crossroads South East Kent in Ashford, Kent.

Crossroads South East Kent is a registered charity and a non for profit company that provide informal carers with an opportunity to have a break from their caring role, to do whatever it is that they need to do to get some relief and relaxation for a morning, afternoon or evening once a week or more if the case warrants this.

The staff and carers of the Crossroads South East Kent project

The main objective of the project is try to reduce the stress levels that can often result as a consequence of loss of independence , loss of opportunity bereavement (even though the person they care for is still physically around), and social isolation.

The service is open to all informal carers across all age groups and across the range of disabilities, including palliative care and mental health issues.

If you wish to apply under the Michael John Murphy Bursary Scheme for a whole team in-house training event in 2008, or for a place on one of our public courses in 2008 - please email the following details with supporting details about the work of your Project to:
info@brief-therapy-uk.com

or telephone us with any questions you have on Tel: 0208 542 9310 prior to applying. The closing date for 2008 applications is midnight on 31st May 2008.

Name of authorised applicant:
Name of Project:
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