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Some things you should know about user/survivor action
- Author:
- CAMPBELL Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 141, September/October 2006, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- MIND
This article looks at the service user/survivor movement, what activists have been fighting for and what the movement has achieved.
Finding our place in the world
- Author:
- KNOWLES Barbara
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 12(2), May 2008, pp.14-16.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The Well project is an arts co-operative in Norwich, founded and run by people with experience of mental health problems. The author, who suffers from clinical depression and anxiety, explains how she become involved in the group.
Your friend or mine?
- Author:
- JACKSON Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, September 2001, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Reports on user groups concerns about the independence of the new Patient Advocacy and Liaison schemes.
Collective activity as a route to self-development
- Author:
- HUNTER Dick
- Journal article citation:
- Adults Learning, 8(8), April 1997, pp.212-213.
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Adult Continuing Education
Describes biographical work with mental health service user groups and a carers' support group.
Prosper: a social movement approach to mental health
- Authors:
- BARRETT Daniel, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 18(4), 2014, pp.188-197.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: This paper describes the conceptual basis and development of Prosper, an emerging and evolving self-directed network and movement for people with lived experience of mental health problems in South West London. Design/methodology/approach: The conceptual principles from which Prosper emerged (co-production, recovery and social movement approaches) are outlined. The ways in which these ideas were translated into action, the guiding principles and operation of Prosper are then described. Findings: The self-directed network comprises around 150 'members' and a wider network of 20 service user groups across South West London. As well as open forums, collective actions fall under the themes of 'create' (peer support, outreach, campaigns, training) and 'collaborate' (partnership working with user-led organisations and a Recovery College, peer support networks, supporting the development of personal health budgets and local commissioning, and consultancy). This network has initially been funded by South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust with a view to it becoming an independent entity. Originality/value: The innovative and evolving social network and movement for people with lived experience of mental health problems that is continuously influenced and changed by the skills, ideas and energy of its growing and developing membership could act as a useful model for others to follow. (Edited publisher abstract)
The martial plan
- Author:
- SALARI Natasha
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.4.09, 2009, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on an initiative by the active outreach team at Julian Housing Support in Norwich which is teaching mental health service users the martial art of tae kwon do. It provides them with route to greater self-esteem, an appreciation of discipline and control, and a sense of belonging.
Experiencing social work: learning from service users
- Authors:
- DOEL Mark, BEST Lesley
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 148p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
In Experiencing Social Work people tell their stories of positive social work and the difference it has made to their lives. The book was inspired by the knowledge of the many positive stories of social work practice and a belief that we can learn more from what goes right than what goes wrong. Follow these stories to understand good practice, reflect on the lessons learned, and to feel uplifted by social work's potential for positive change, support, and social justice. Each chapter is constructed around one or more case examples, emphasizing the importance of service users’ own knowledge in developing our learning about good practice.
We have a lot to say
- Author:
- JACKSON Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, June 2006, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The author looks at the work of the Southampton City Service Users Working Group. The group is for people with learning disabilities who also have mental health problems. The group was winner of the NIMHE Positive Practice Award for learning disabilities and mental health.
A Fidelity Rating Instrument for Consumer-Run Drop-in Centers (FRI-CRDI)
- Authors:
- MOWBRAY Carol T., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Research on Social Work Practice, 15(4), July 2005, pp.278-290.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study aimed to develop, apply, and assess the reliability of a fidelity rating instrument for consumer-operated services. Based on observations, documents, and director interviews from 31 consumer-run drop-in centers in Michigan, a scale measuring fidelity to pre-established criteria and rated each center on scale items was developed. A second study examined the interrater reliability of the measure. Scale scores on the 31 centers showed substantial heterogeneity on the majority of the criteria. The fidelity rating scale demonstrated satisfactory interrater reliability on most items. The fidelity rating instrument is ready to be used by social work researchers evaluating consumer-operated services. Furthermore, social work researchers can use similar methods with other innovative services that should be evaluated but currently lack standards and fidelity criteria.
It made me feel better about myself
- Authors:
- IRVING Gwen, FLOCKTON Andy, WEBSTER Steve
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 7(4), November 2003, pp.9-15.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on a qualitiative research project to evaluate the views of those taking part in the Sport in the Community programme and those providing the service. The Sport in the Community Programme was set up by two Community Mental Health Teams in Hull, and was aimed at clients with varying degrees of mental health problems, living in the community. One-to-one interviews were carried out with those using the programme or those had been invited to attend, as well as group leaders. The findings focus on organisational issues; the diversity of the group; and the benefits of belonging to the group.