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Sunday 18 July 2010

Personalisation and Social Inclusion

For some incredible and hopeful life stories about social inclusion, recovery and direct payments, this site is deeply recommended:

http://www.nmhdu.org.uk/nmhdu/en/our-work/personalisation-in-mental-health-emerging-programme/film-and-media-learning-resources-to-download/

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Recovery

Recovery

Recovery is a process of hope and aspiration that signals the return to mainstream life for those who have experienced mental health problems. Recovery can take place regardless of whether the individual is symptom-free or not. Hope and recovery are recognised as key parts of the care pathway. Social inclusion bridge builders work with clients on a recovery programme based on the client's own choices and aspirations.

More about Recovery and the work of Dr. Pat Deegan

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Course Testimonials - Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion

Training testimonials from NHS and Primary Care attendees

'Such a huge subject - well covered in the time allotted'.

The course has enabled me to be 'more assertive in recognising and prioritising mental health issues'.  I shall 'develop a knowledge base of local services and encourage others to make appropriate referrals'.

'John is a very calm person. Used the background music to create a non-threatening, relaxed atmosphere'.

I shall 'explore in greater depths what services are available to individual clients'.

'I feel I am more aware of what to look for in myself and others'.

The course 'has made me more aware of the need to ensure people return to mainstream after illness'.

'Ideas and information given to think outside the box'.

The course reinforced 'the importance of mainstream social inclusion'.

I now have 'more awareness of organisations and can utilise the social inclusion 'web' tool in assessments.'

Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion

Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion

Commissioned by a major Surrey NHS Trust success the training 'Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion' has been a great success and is now running throughout 2010.  Attendees include health visitors, GPs, occupational therapists, members, social workers and day centre workers.  Library managers and staff have joined the training cohort, making for diverse and lively learning.  The training has been put together by John Vanek, an experienced Social Inclusion bridge builder and qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
 
Current attendees on the 'Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion' course cover a broad range of professional disciplines from across NHS and commissioning services.  These have included Health Visitors, Social Workers, a service commissioner, a GP, specialised Physiotherapist and a Dietician.

The course is designed to be of benefit for anyone who is a service provider, not specifically within the caring or health professions.

Typical groups who benefit from the trainings include:
Employers who wish to know more about common mental health conditions

Business owners who wish to address problems of lost productivity due to undiagnosed or diagnosed staff mental health problems

Anyone who wishes to know more about current mental health legislation and their legal rights and requirements.

Community-based workers who wish to learn about developments in social inclusion over the last fifty years.

HR practitioners who wish to gain simple assessment skills and tools for helping clients or employees make a successful return to mainstream life after illness or setback.

Health & Safety personnel keen to know more about what's out there for people who may be experiencing mild or more severe mental health challenges.