I would be very grateful to anyone who can please help support my campaign to implore NHS Trusts and newly formed NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups to provide Patients with the choice and dignity to have the opportunity to attend freely available structured, guided, relaxation support sessions throughout the NHS. I have even written to the Prime Minister about this as the mental health and wellbeing of an individual and group affects everyone, like a ripple affect – families, friends, communities.

CBRT is an effective mindfulness approach to relaxation, using Colour Breathing Disks as the point of focus, awareness of breathing pattern and positive affirmations. CBRT has proven popular with Users and is an easy to learn relaxation technique, (UK Invention “Innovation”) which already has 15 years research and development. CBRT is to be showcased again at the “2013 Healthcare Innovation Expo” in March. (www.colourbreathing.com). We have worked in the mental health sector in communities within Northern Ireland since 2005.

 CBRT has a two day Training Programme for NHS staff (developed since 2004) – where they learn how to use CBRT for individuals or groups of up to 20 Patients. The RCN and COT have already shown great interest – long before the 6 C’s became mentioned) and we intend to apply for their accreditation. In 2005 we trained our first NHS GP and Dr K.T.Birinder is a National Trainer.

Since the last “Healthcare Innovation Expo” (22 months) I have been dedicated to writing a QIPP focused (NHS cost saving) CBRT Training Initiative to train 28 Staff and 5 Trainers per Trust/CCG to enable a swift uptake. All we need now is some support to encourage commissioning teams within remaining NHS Trusts and newly formed NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups to support this initiative and uptake.

Last March we scored 92.53% on the NHS National Innovation Centre Technology Scorecard. Our users’ feedback demonstrates overwhelming positive feedback with measurable outcomes. Having an easy to access network of structured, relaxation support sessions can provide much needed support and help thousands of Patients with depression and long term conditions now.

I also find it so frustrating to read how many millions ££ the NHS has freely spent on homeopathy. Doe this have NICE approval?? CBRT is a practical and effective mindfulness based relaxation technique. Our intention is “to help Patients help themselves relax” and for CBRT to become a NICE approved technique.  Dare I say it, not all Patients wish to have CBT treatment?