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Moving to inclusion
- Authors:
- BATES Peter, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, April 2006, pp.16-18.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
People who have mental health issues or learning difficulties tend to spend a lot of time in segregated places when, in general, services should be helping them move more into places used by everyone, and to get involved in activities open to everyone. The National Development Team had developed an 'inclusion traffic lights' system to help staff think about what they are doing now, and how they could support service users towards greater social inclusion. This article describes the model and then shows how it had been used by day services.
The able volunteers programme
- Author:
- BATES Peter
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 6(1), February 2002, pp.6-10.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Describes the 'Able Volunteers' Programmes, a year-long research programmes that has been investigating inclusive volunteering opportunities for people with mental health problems or learning difficulties.
Vocational rehabilitation and employment
- Authors:
- PECK Edward, BATES Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 2(2), June 1997, pp.8-15.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Discusses the importance and growing recognition of the role of work and occupation in the rehabilitation of people with learning disabilities and mental illness. Looks at the current position in the United Kingdom and provides brief descriptions of employment models such as industrial therapy/sheltered work models, transitional employment schemes, and supported employment.