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Being included in your community and getting the support that is right for you: ideas about ways the Local Area Co-ordination approach can support people in Scotland who have mental health problems
- Author:
- OUTSIDE THE BOX DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
- Publisher:
- Outside the Box Development Support
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
This report is a summary of the main points raised at two mental health workshops run by Outside the Box in August 20006 to look at how the approach which underpins Local Area Co-ordination could be used to support people. The report includes ideas about how people can take on this discussion in their areas.
Case study: City and Hackney CAMHS extended service
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A short case study describing the work of City and Hackney Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The service has extended their Tier 3 service provision to young people past the age of 18 years old who do not currently meet the criteria for Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS), but who are considered to require a mental health service. The case study outlines the background to the project, describes how the service was designed, how outcomes and impact of the service will be measured, and explains when the the service may be suitable to transferable to other settings. (Original abstract)
Waiting for something better: stories of adversity, resilience, mental health and hope
- Authors:
- WEBB Nick, WALDING Ella, HARRINGTON Jean
- Publisher:
- Innovation Unit
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 54
- Place of publication:
- London
This is a book of, and about, stories, collected through close observation and ‘being with’ storytellers themselves, capturing the lived experience of ‘mental health’. In an important sense they are not stories of mental health – that is too narrow. They are, more accurately, stories of adversity, and the ways in which it affects life experience and outcomes, including mental health. Through these stories we can start to see how mental health is currently ‘done’ - in other words how it is described, how mental health services and systems are designed, how power and resources are distributed, and the practices that shape how people receive, interpret and experience care and support. These stories alone do not provide answers, instead they are an invitation to engage, to ask questions. They trigger compassionate empathy, an ability to connect with what people are living through and, crucially, to either take, or help them to take action to feel better and live well. Towards the end of this book we offer an analysis of the stories, and identify key insights: people have complex lives, not complex mental health; why people fall through the gaps; moving towards caring, strength based systems; from just coping to growing; remaining hopeful despite everything. (Edited publisher abstract)
Anti-social behaviour and mental health: a London Councils Member briefing
- Author:
- LONDON COUNCILS
- Publisher:
- London Councils
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 3
- Place of publication:
- London
Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) is a priority for many community safety partnerships in London. ASB is also one of the three priority areas of focus for the London Crime Reduction Board in 2014. Boroughs have consistently raised the point that a sizeable proportion of their ASB cases have a mental health dimension. Preventing and tackling ASB, and supporting people with mental health needs are two important areas of work for local authorities and their partners. Reducing crime and improving community safety are critical to London local government’s role in building and sustaining safe and prosperous communities. A key element of this is preventing and tackling ASB. London Councils conducted a survey of all heads of community safety in the 32 London boroughs and the City of London, to explore mental health and ASB issues and challenges, to find out what practical responses are delivering results, also what the professionals feel they need to improve work in this area. Seventeen boroughs responded, of which 15 completed the survey. This report uses survey responses to distinguish between instances where mental health issues apply in anti-social behaviour cases and those that fall below the Mental Health Act threshold. Identification of risk, vulnerability and support needs are also of key importance. The report presents case studies and examples of what works in particular boroughs’ practice. The survey found that well-developed systems for information sharing between London Crime Reduction Board partners and the boroughs is essential to effective working on ASB and mental health. Recommendations are made accordingly. (Edited publisher abstract)
Direct payments in mental health: what are they being used for? 2
- Author:
- CARE SERVICES IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP
- Publisher:
- Care Services Improvement Partnership
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 31p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- Rev. ed.
A selection of examples showing the ways in which direct payments can or are being used in place of mental health services in a number of local authorities. The examples have been drawn from reports, studies and those working with the direct payments element of the National Social Inclusion Programme.
Case study: Uthink: a third sector recovery learning programme for 14-25 year olds
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This case study describes the work of Uthink recovery learning programme, which is designed for 14-25 for olds experiencing, or at risk of developing, mental health problems (including those with first episode psychosis). The programme was originally run as a pilot in three sites across England, and included residential services, leadership, peer mentoring and modular-based elements. It aimed to improve young people's understanding of and ability to manage their mental health difficulties; help them to build peer relationships and network; and provide opportunities to learn new skills, including communication skills, and to have hope and aspirations for the future. Aspects of the pilot programmes are now being embedded into local services offered by Rethink in the East Midlands and Dorset areas. The case study provides background to the project, information on designing the services, intended outcomes, measuring impact and resources involved.
Building the Right Small Supports: evaluation report
- Author:
- MASON-ANGELOW Victoria
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- Bath
- Edition:
- Updated version
This document explores the costs and benefits of individuals with a learning disability, mental health condition and/or autism receiving support from a Small Support organisation in England. Small Support organisations are unique support providers that have a number of things in common, including: planning and delivering support in a truly person-centred way; person-led staff recruitment and training; structuring and using funding around the person; a separation of housing and support; strong partnerships between the individual and family, commissioners, and providers; and staying small. Reducing costs to the public purse is not the primary aim of any Small Support organisation. Each organisation’s purpose is to improve the lives of people with a learning disability, mental health condition and/or autistic people, through bespoke support – and that can come at a cost. However, consideration of whether something represents value for money is of inevitable interest to those providing and commissioning services. In the absence of sufficient data to conduct a full cost-benefit analysis of a Small Support organisation in England, the five costed case studies outlined in this paper provide an illustration of the fiscal and social value of such organisations. The case studies represent a saving of over half a million pounds to the public purse a year; particularly to health, social care and police budgets in England. This information suggests that Small Support organisations offer both good value for money as well as improved outcomes for those they support. As a result, Small Support organisations should be considered more widely as an option for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health condition and/or autism. (Edited publisher abstract)
Managing mental health through Covid-19: tips for good practice
- Author:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
The COVID-19 pandemic presents various mental health challenges for a wide range of communities across the UK. Evidence has emerged of a specific and serious impact for those with underlying health conditions and for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. As new measures are introduced, their effects on many people’s usual activities, routines or livelihoods multiply, resulting in increased levels of loneliness, depression, harmful alcohol and drug use, and self-harm or suicidal behaviour. This publication highlights some overarching principles and local innovative practices that are being adopted by different local authorities to meet these increasing needs and prevent people entering secondary mental health services unnecessarily. While mental health is determined by much broader factors than access to mental health services, these are critical for people experiencing mental illness. Services were already stretched, with many providers reporting an inability to meet the rising demand prior to the pandemic, and lockdown is adding pressure that is likely to increase in future. These good practice examples show what can be achieved with good partnership working, excellent communication channels and a genuine desire to improve the lives of those who experience mental health issues. (Edited publisher abstract)
Creatively minded: an initial mapping study of participatory arts and mental health activity in the United Kingdom
- Author:
- CUTLER David
- Publisher:
- Baring Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 80
- Place of publication:
- London
This mapping report focuses on arts and mental health activity in the UK taking place in the last two years, and includes over 170 examples of organisations running projects. It draws on the findings from a literature review, calls for evidence, visits to organisations and consultations. Section one provides a brief history of arts and mental health and offers a conceptual framework for arts organisations working in the field. It also looks at recent changes in attitudes to mental health, national and local policy and cross-cutting issues such as the relationship between social inequalities and mental ill health and diversity. Section two provides a typology and divides work by art form, type of organisation and setting. Arts organisations are split into six categories: arts organisations specialising in arts and mental health; recovery from addiction; disability arts; participatory and or community arts organisations; arts organisations specialising in groups at increased risk of mental health problems; and mainstream arts organisations. Case studies are included. The report concludes with some initial reflections from the findings. The report was produced to help the Baring Foundation prepare for its new funding programme. (Edited publisher abstract)
Toolkit on article 27 of the UN CRPD
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH EUROPE
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Europe
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- Belgium
A toolkit which provides information on a human rights-based approach to work and employment for people with long term mental health problems. It outlines the evolution of supported work for people with psychosocial disabilities, provides examples of promising practice from across Europe and looks at policies to promote the right to work – including anti-stigma campaigns in the workplace, and the role of work in recovery. The core of the toolkit is Article 27 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, although other human rights instruments are also relevant. (Edited publisher abstract)