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Recruitment and mental health
- Author:
- EMPLOYERS' FORUM ON DISABILITY
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Mental ill health is common and can affect anyone of any age, gender, ethnicity or social group. Three in ten employees will experience mental health problems during a year. The majority of people with mental health problems are willing and able to work. Despite this, an estimated one million people are out of work. This report describes what employers and government could do differently that would make it easier to recruit people with mental health problems
The benefits assault course: making the UK benefits system more accessible for people with mental health problems
- Authors:
- BOND Nikki, BRAVERMAN Rachel, EVANS Katie
- Publisher:
- Money and Mental Health Policy Institute
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 44
- Place of publication:
- London
This report presents research to show how mental health problems can make navigating the benefits system and claiming benefits more difficult. It provides context on the current state of the UK’s benefits system and the challenges people experiencing mental health problems can face and outlines the issues with navigating the various stages involved in claiming and managing benefits. The research draws on surveys of people with lived experience of mental health problems who have claimed benefits in the last two years; carers who have helped someone experiencing mental health problems with their benefits; and people who work with people with mental health problems in a professional capacity. Online focus groups with seven people were also used to explore the issues in greater depth. The findings show that many people with mental health problems struggle to navigate the benefits system because of common symptoms such as reduced concentration, increased impulsivity and memory problems. These difficulties are compounded by overly complicated and bureaucratic processes in the benefits system, which are causing significant psychological distress for many people already struggling with their mental health. The report makes recommendations to make the benefits system more accessible for people experiencing mental health problems. These include introducing adjustments to ensure anyone experiencing mental health problems can navigate the benefits system and simplifying the reassessment process for people with severe mental illnesses. (Edited publisher abstract)
From welfare to work
- Author:
- HYAMS Lynn
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 3(9), May 2000, p.314.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
The Disabled Person's Tax Credit is a special allowance intended to make it easier for people to move from long-term sickness benefits to waged work.
Swallowed up by the system
- Author:
- PRIOR Cliff
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.7.99, 1999, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Proposals in the Welfare Reform and Pensions Bill may have a detrimental effect on people diagnosed with schizophrenia. The author outlines the problems.
Poverty and mental health: a review to inform the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s Anti-Poverty Strategy
- Author:
- ELLIOTT Iris
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 110
- Place of publication:
- London
To inform Joseph Rowntree’s Anti-Poverty Strategy, this review examines the evidence on public policies and services that effectively address mental health and poverty experienced by adults and children. It covers both preventative initiatives and initiatives that support people experiencing poverty and living with mental health problems to recover from mental health problems or move out of poverty. The review draws on an existing policy and research material, including systematic reviews and reports from government, public bodies and think tanks. It begins by considering the relationship between poverty and mental health, and proposes a conceptual framework for addressing this. It outlines mental health and poverty across the life course, including its cumulative impacts. The importance of promoting self-management, peer support, community development and movement building is discussed. The review then looks at the role of public services in reducing poverty and mental ill health. Health, social care, education, employment, social security, advice and planning services are briefly considered. It then looks at the challenges of costings and the evidence base for investing in mental health as a poverty reduction strategy. It then makes recommendations informed by Joseph Rowntree Foundations ‘4 Ps’ - Pockets (the resources available to households); Prospects ( people’s life chances); Prevention; and Places (people’s homes and communities). These recommendations address cross-cutting themes of data and research, stigma and discrimination, and MHiAP; actions at each stage of the life course and actions across the life course. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evidence from the frontline: how policy changes are affecting people experiencing multiple needs
- Author:
- DRINKWATER Nicola
- Publisher:
- Making Every Adult Matter
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
People with multiple needs experience several problems at the same time, such as mental ill health, homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse, offending and family breakdown and often have ineffective contact with services. This is the interim report of a two year project to capture the experiences and views of people with multiple needs and exclusions and the practitioners who support them. Specifically the report explores how access to benefits and the way in which services are commissioned affect people who have with multiple needs. The report summarises the results of a survey of over 140 local services that work with people with multiple needs across England, including homelessness, criminal justice, mental health, and substance misuse services. The findings suggest that recent welfare reforms are having a negative impact on people with multiple needs, leading to financial and personal strain. Although commissioners saw multiple needs as increasingly important, cuts in the former Supporting People funding were a concern. The overall effect on individuals included their mental health and wellbeing; employment and finances; accommodation and food; offending and personal safety. (Edited publisher abstract)
A critical review and analysis of current research and policy relating to disabled children and young people in Scotland: a report to Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People
- Authors:
- STALKER Kirsten, MOSCARDINI Lio
- Publisher:
- Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 65
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The authors provide an overview of issues facing disabled children and young people in Scotland, and draws attention to the specific barriers faced by deaf children, children with learning disabilities and those with mental health problems. The overall aim is to inform the work of Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People in relation to disabled children and young people who have already been identified as a priority group. The report reviews six key studies published since 1999 that give a holistic overview of disabled children’s lives from their perspectives. It also reviews information on relevant research conducted by 31 voluntary organisations and 15 academic researchers. It analyses these key policy areas and related research: welfare benefits reform; Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC); the National Review of Services for Disabled Children in Scotland; education; self-directed support; short breaks; and transition to adulthood. Options for action by the Commissioner are suggested. (Edited publisher abstract)
Getting to the root
- Authors:
- DAVIS Ann, BIRD Lisa
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 110, July 2001, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Explains why social exclusion must be tackled as part of the National Service Framework for Mental Health.
MIND policy pack
- Author:
- MIND
- Publisher:
- MIND
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 14 leaflets in pack.
- Place of publication:
- London
Pack bringing together MIND's policies on key topics in mental health. Section 1 contains an action sheet explaining how the policies can be used, together with a summary of the policies; section 2 is on empowerment; section 3 deals with combating discrimination; section 4 looks at social needs such as housing, social security and employment; section 5 deals with developing mental health services, including community and primary care; and section 6 looks at rights and standards.