REMIT – Adult Education for Mental Health

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REMIT is a community-based education programme in Leicester for adults who experience severe or enduring mental health difficulties. The programme focuses on wellbeing and aims to support recovery through purposeful, engaging learning in a supportive environment. Most REMIT courses are non-accredited, with opportunities for progression into mainstream provision via Leicester Adult Education Careers service. REMIT is based at Leicester Adult Education College on Belvoir Street; many REMIT courses take place at the college, while others occur at community venues. Typical sessions run between 10:00–12:00 or 13:00–15:00 during the academic year. Who can join REMIT? • Aged 19+ • Medically diagnosed with a mental health condition • Experiencing severe or enduring mental health difficulties that may limit access to other learning opportunities • Interested in education, training, or paid/voluntary work How to referral onto REMIT: • Referrals must come from a mental health professional or another professional supporting the learner. • The programme is currently updating its online referral form; in the meantime, referrals should contact remit@leicester.gov.uk to request an electronic referral form. • If you have questions or want to learn more, you can call 0116 454 1067. Access and venue information: • Leicester Adult Education College, Belvoir Street, Leicester, LE1 6QL. • Normal term-time opening hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–8:30pm; Friday 8:30am–4:30pm; weekends closed. Cost information: Cost information is not stated on the website. Free/paid status is therefore marked as Paid.