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Balancing care and work: a case study of recognition in a social enterprise
- Authors:
- BLONK L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 35(6), 2020, pp.972-992.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper discusses a case study of a Dutch work-integration social enterprise (WISE) to add to the debate on the contribution of employment to the citizenship of intellectually disabled people and those experiencing mental health conditions. In current welfare state policies, the value of labour market participation is narrowed down to regular employment, as workplace support and care provisions are seen as stigmatising and segregating. This paper argues that a more nuanced understanding is needed of the intersection of support arrangements with the benefits of employment. Building on ‘recognition theory’ by the German philosopher Honneth, the findings show that the work-integration social enterprise under study is successfully balancing the contrasting demands of logics of care and work, leading to experiences of ‘recognition.’ However, this balance is fragile and does not undo the misrecognition of disabled people as unable to live up to the productivity norms of a capitalist labour market. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health, social inclusion and the development of vocational services in the NHS: what can be learnt?
- Author:
- BERTRAM Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 24(2), 2019, pp.133-143.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the learning from a historical NHS vocational service development that focused on: mental health, employment and social inclusion – in an inner city area – involving service users, staff and commissioners. Design/methodology/approach: It is a descriptive case study. A range of historical documents was content analysed and described through a first-person narrative: service user consultations, service specifications, audit records, outcome frameworks, internal service evaluations and published literature. Findings: When vocational NHS service developments are grounded in what service users say helps them (person-centred, networked and co-ordinated approaches) the evidence indicates people can achieve their vocational goals. Research limitations/implications: The range of documents described is factual, although the learning insights from some of the service developments are based on personal judgements. The author was the responsible manager – personal bias is high. There is not enough robust evidence to warrant generalisation. Practical implications: When employment and social inclusion are prioritised, as core business in NHS, outcomes and health impact can increase. Greater detail is needed from healthcare policy makers – focusing on who exactly should undertake this work and what the key commissioning social inclusion performance indicators are. Originality/value: The bulk of literature on employment support focuses on promoting evidence from one model: individual placement and support. Evidence here indicates a broader range of activity (education, training and volunteering) can have value and health impact. (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)
Mental health and employers: the case for investment. Supporting study for the Independent Review
- Authors:
- HAMPSON Elizabeth, et al
- Publisher:
- Deloitte
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
This report, commissioned to support the Stevenson-Farmer Review of Mental Health and Employers, provides information into the cost to employers of failing to address and support mental wellbeing in the workplace. The report looks at three areas: the cost of mental health to employers; the return on investment to employers from mental health interventions in the workplace; and learning from international examples in terms of good practice. To calculate the costs of poor employee mental health, the report considered a range of costs, including: absence, presenteeism, team costs and turnover/other organisational costs. It estimates that poor mental health costs UK employers £33bn-£42bn each year, which is disproportionately borne by the public sector. It also identifies that the return on investment of workplace mental health interventions is overwhelmingly positive. The report looks at practice across Germany, Canada, Australia, France, Belgium and Sweden and identifies a range of interventions and approaches. These include implementing legislation to protect employee mental health and wellbeing and providing common frameworks around mental health interventions and working with employers to implement these interventions. (Edited publisher abstract)
Peer support for employment: a practice review
- Authors:
- SAYCE Liz, FAGELMAN Natasha
- Publisher:
- Disability Rights UK
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 63
- Place of publication:
- London
A companion report to The Work Foundation’s review of research evidence on peer support in employment, this report identifies practice examples of peer support to help people with long term health conditions or disabilities to secure, retain or progress in employment. Based on a survey and interviews the report identified over 50 practice examples. The Practice Review discusses different approaches under the following headings: who is involved and benefiting; the purpose of the initiatives (recruitment, retention, progression, and wider outcomes); and the type of approach used (on-to-one, support groups, paid or unpaid). It then highlights the impact of the practice examples, including evidence on outcomes. Practice Review finds promising peer support practice in relation to securing, retaining and progressing in employment, for disabled people generally and for people living with specific impairments. It also found a high demand for peer support, and those involved in the report found peer support for employment offers hope, additional confidence and a sense of achievement. The report makes recommendations to support and strengthen the practice of peer support for disabled people or those with long-term conditions in terms of employment. (Edited publisher abstract)
Volunteer to Work (V2W) scheme
- Author:
- KAUR Japleen
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 18(1), 2014, pp.21-28.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the Volunteer to Work scheme running as part of a return to work pathway. Design/methodology/approach: Illustrative account of the origin, structure and processes involved. Findings: Personal narrative accounts by current volunteers evidence the social and emotional benefits of volunteering. Of the 237 people who have engaged as volunteers, 27 are now in paid employment. Originality/value: A case study of one innovative project which has the capacity to grow and to be transferred to other organisations. (Publisher abstract)
Working to help mental health
- Author:
- FLEISCHMANN Pete
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, June 2012, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article explores the things social work and social care employers can do to help and support the mental health of their employees. Using British Telecom as a case study, it presents strategies for employers to act within mental health laws, and make reasonable adjustments for existing mental health issues. It suggests that making specific guidance available to line-managers will help organisations deal with mental health issues. The article also point to several resources for good practice in the area of mental health at work.
Epilepsy and emotional wellbeing
- Author:
- WARREN TONY
- Journal article citation:
- Therapy Today, 22(9), November 2011, pp.25-27.
- Publisher:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Based on the case of his stepdaughter, who died aged 37, the author looks at the extreme emotional, social and employment difficulties that can be experienced by those with epilepsy. Although able to present herself well for short periods of time and therefore starting around 50 jobs in 20 years, she did not feel comfortable disclosing that she had epilepsy. It became very difficult for her to hold down a job and stress, caused by inability to focus on a task, fear of asking for help and imagined critical looks or comments from colleagues often cause her to be dismissed or to leave. Her personal relationships were similarly difficult. She refused to accept mental health support. The author considers what might have been the cause of his step daughter’s poor quality of life: the epilepsy, effects of the medication, undiagnosed learning difficulties, or mental health issues. Commenting on the literature he notes that the focus is often on seizure control to the exclusion of psychiatric comorbidity; commonly, depression, anxiety or psychosis. The author hopes that by outlining this case he can draw the attention of counsellors and medical practitioners to the emotional difficulties suffered by some people with epilepsy.
Report of a one-day seminar on mental health and social enterprise solutions: held on 23 March, 2007, RBS, Bishopsgate, London
- Author:
- YOUNG Anna
- Publisher:
- Social Firms UK
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 27p.
- Place of publication:
- Redhill
In March 2007, Social Firms UK held a seminar entitled 'Mental Health & Social Enterprise Solutions.' A number of papers were presented that explored the challenges around mental health, recovery and employment, and considered various potential solutions, including social enterprise. Speakers covered the following topics: the seriousness and extent of the problem of mental health; the cost to individuals and to society of mental health problems; the benefits of employment to individuals with mental health problems; the nature and role of social enterprise (any business that trades for a social purpose) and social firms (set up specifically to create jobs for severely disadvantaged people in the labour market); and developing the evidence base, using the methodology of social return on investment (SROI). In addition, four case studies of successful social enterprises were presented, illustrating how they can work productively with employees or volunteers with mental health problems. Delegates were also invited to participate in a ‘creative time’ session to discuss six topical questions. This publication provides a summary of the presentations, the opinions expressed in the creative time, and the themes and conclusions of the day.
Tackling worklessness: mental health and worklessness
- Author:
- IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Publisher:
- Improvement and Development Agency
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report provides guidance to local authorities on how to help people with a mental illness find a job and remain in work. It summarises the macro-economic costs of work-related mental illness and outlines the positive health impact of employment and the business benefits of promoting good mental health in the workplace. It introduces the UK Mental Health and Employment Strategy and sets out the employment barriers commonly experienced by people with mental health problems. It provides advice to councils on: individual placement and support; designing effective employability approaches; and promoting well-being in the workplace. It also includes short case studies highlighting good practice.