Centre for Health and Wellbeing

Vision

Our vision is of an empowered community where physical and mental health issues are free from stigma and explored through extensive services that are inclusive and reflective of the community’s needs.  MissionOur mission is to listen to community needs, and support them through a meaningful support network. Providing professional standards of care in a safe and ethical environment, we will nurture self empowerment as we promote awareness of mental health issues to local government. AimsWe will offer

• A coordinated support network
• A high standard of consistent, holistic care for clients
• A welcoming, friendly and empathic service
• A financially accessible service to our clients

 We will strive to

• Reach out to the most vulnerable in our community
• Become self sufficient
• Ensure the well being of staff and volunteers as well as clients

 We aim to help our community

• Be aware of personal health and well being

 PrinciplesWe will work to the highest standards using the principles listed belowWe will take recommendations from and seek regonition of other health professionalsIntegrityDedication and commitment from staff and volunteers HonestyOpen to allConfidentiality and trustTruthContinued professional developmentConfidentialityEqualityProvide good customer serviceRespectSelf determinationEmpowermentUphold the dignity of each personSupportSympathyCaringEmpathic understandingStrong team based approachGood communicationProfessional – uniformVetted – Access NIFully insured workersNon judgemental approachGood reputationHolistic treatmentsMaintain professional care Legal status Ballymurphy Women’s Centre Ltd was created in 2009 evolving from a long established and effective constituted community organisation A company limited by guarantee with charitable status granted by the Inland Revenue, Ballymurphy Women’s Centre Ltd maintains a range of governance policies recently developed. Through the governance procedures and necessary funding reporting the company maintains a range of management information to ensure the board are informed to make decisions. Social Enterprise The company delivers a range of health focused benefits to many local beneficiaries and aims to develop a business model for therapy services also. The services proposed to be offered include:§ Aromatherapy § Massage therapy § Reflexology § Reiki § Acupuncture § Room Hire, of therapy rooms and a meeting room. Operating / corporate governance structures The company is led by a board of five volunteer directors. The structure outlined below illustrates the operational structure