Regional networks bringing together service users, staff and commissioners in secure mental health care. Increasing #recoveryandoutcomes focus of #securecare
A huge thank you to all the people living in secure services and their families & carers who responded to our COVID-19 survey in the Spring. We have now published a report of our findings, alongside areas for further consideration for services here: https://t.co/TZipcqMw63
Between March and June, our @RecoveryOutcome team surveyed people living in secure services to explore the impact that #COVID19 was having on them.
The findings from this survey, alongside areas for further consideration for services can be found here 👉 https://t.co/J5MS0UsVZ8
People living with severe mental illness are currently being prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine.
If you are offered the vaccine by your GP, it’s a great chance to protect yourself from the virus – like Ian did.
Find out more 👉 https://t.co/054AhE45W2
📢 Alongside the @EHRC, we've produced some detailed guides that explain your rights when you're detained under the Mental Health Act.
Find out more and download the guides for free 👇
https://t.co/grwzsz2JeT
📢 With the vaccine rollout out for priority group 6️⃣ starting soon, it’s great to see from our survey that at least 75% of people severely affected by mental illness plan to receive the #Covid19 vaccine.
Find out more about the vaccine 👉 https://t.co/054AhE45W2
Our very own @ianmcallaghan rocking a rainbow & unicorn bow tie to present the Outstanding Service User Involvement award and speak of the power of hope @nsuawards #NSUA2020
🗣️ "I was so excited to be back with my family at last... Then the Government announced a complete Lockdown."
#Covid19 has affected people in secure services enormously. Read about what impact it had on one person's plans to live independently 👇
https://t.co/ESrplLlynI
'We live in hope'- read the Recovery and Outcome Team's
reflections for the Time Capsule addition of the Y&H networks newsletter by clicking below! @Rethink_@ianmcallaghan @HashamGaby
The Latest Newsletter from the Yorkshire and Humber Network can be found here;
https://t.co/Quq3Zm0vVF
Our Time Capsule Edition captures life in Lockdown for those in secure services, and despite additional restrictions how people have stayed motivated #COVID19#safeandsecure
The Yorkshire and Humber Network have also said a massive thank you to everyone who has worked in secure services during the Pandemic in this Lockdown Special: Staff Supplement that can be found here;
https://t.co/frsr99nfrF
#COVID19#Heroes#ThankYou
"The emotional burden of witnessing and experiencing racism and fighting for justice during a pandemic is weighing heavily on Black people right now."
@MetroUK have compiled an excellent list of mental health resources specifically for Black communities.
https://t.co/k5MiXqNZDM
This is a fantastic blog post that explains why you're feeling how you're feeling and why you might be acting differently. It's comforting to know we're all in the same boat and have some simple tips to help us feel better
Bear vs Virus: https://t.co/8E9AxPMb0s
📢 We know #COVID19 has made it hard for people living with mental illness - and carers - to get the support they need.
This is your chance to tell us what's really happening for you. Complete our survey to help us understand how services should respond.
https://t.co/ejpxODX3aY
📢 The government are planning on making temporary changes to the Mental Health Act > https://t.co/A7Tm7zVDOS
In the coming days we will provide more information on what this means for people living with mental illness and their carers.
For now, here's our initial response 👇
‘What does real recovery-if that’s the right word- actually look like, and how can it be assessed?’
A great article from @nytimes today on the need to develop more person centred assessments of recovery:
https://t.co/NXvYOPobjr
The @CareQualityComm annual report on the Mental Health Act is out today. You can read it here: https://t.co/mN7AwPVgD7
Below is our comment from CEO @charitablemark 👇