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16 Oct 08

Person Centred - What does this mean?

There is a particular and growing emphasis in national policy on a more individualised, ‘person-centred’ approach to meeting needs. The extent to which service users are satisfied that services fit their needs rather than the reverse should be the most important benchmark of quality.

Person centred approaches are concerned with meeting the needs of individuals and ensuring better outcomes for ...

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16 Oct 08

What is a Carer

Many people dislike the term “carer”. They often feel that it does not accurately reflect their role and somehow diminishes the status of the relationship. An “official” definition is often expressed in terms such as these:
“a carer spends a significant  proportion of their life providing unpaid support to family or neighbours and friends.  This could be caring for a ...

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15 Oct 08

Recovery and the National Service Users Executive

The National Service Users Executive has been formed as a result of the implementation of the Vision for Change national mental health policy. It is uniquely constituted so as to include both those individuals who have occasion to avail of mental healthcare services and those who may be described variously as family members, close friends, carers or relatives of those ...

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1 Oct 08

Actions speak louder

People with direct experience of mental health problems - as service users, carers or professionals - have long been aware of the impact of discrimination against people with psychiatric diagnoses. Over recent decades research by organisations like the Mental Health Foundation has confirmed that discrimination has a huge impact on people’s lives.
However, as a sector we have not always been ... Continue reading