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Developing recovery approaches in Scotland

Developing recovery approaches in Scotland. Simon Bradstreet, Network Director. Today’s presentation. Scottish context Scottish Recovery Network Major projects What is recovery? What has helped. The Scottish context. Five million people Devolved Government Health and social policy

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Developing recovery approaches in Scotland

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  1. Developing recovery approaches in Scotland Simon Bradstreet, Network Director

  2. Today’s presentation • Scottish context • Scottish Recovery Network • Major projects • What is recovery? • What has helped

  3. The Scottish context • Five million people • Devolved Government • Health and social policy • 14 Health Boards and 32 Local Authorities • Health ineqaulities • Urban/rural mix

  4. The Scottish context • Five million people • Devolved Government • Health and social policy • 14 Health Boards • 32 Local Authorities • Urban/rural mix

  5. Today’s presentation Scottish Recovery Network 2011

  6. Scottish Recovery Network • Network of people and organisations • Eight staff • Supported by Strategy Group • Funded mainly by Scottish Government • Hosted by Penumbra ‘It has been described as a “catalyst” and “pump primer”, a “bridge-builder”, “facilitator” and “collaborator”.’Evaluation of the Scottish Recovery Network, Scottish Government, 2010

  7. Our aims • Working since 2004 to: • Raise awareness of recovery • Develop understanding of recovery • Build capacity and encourage action

  8. Ultimate aim To contribute to an increase in the number of people who experience mental health problems in Scotland recovering.

  9. Main areas of work • Research and learning • Communications and network support • Building capacity for recovery • Policy and practice development

  10. Significant projects • Narrative research project • Learning materials • Local recovery networks • Peer Support working

  11. Significant projects • Scottish Recovery Indicator (SRI) • Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)

  12. New projects • Returning to narrative research • Carers and recovery • Self stigma research • Launching SRI 2

  13. Government grants to SRN

  14. What is recovery? • A reality • Unique experience with common themes • Hope, belief and identity • Empowerment and control • Meaning, purpose and opportunity • Relationships

  15. What is recovery? • A process rather than an event • Powerful • Built on growth and learning ‘I have become much stronger and more resilient since the start of my illness, and I’m no longer prepared to just bowl along. I make every day count.’Personal narrative: www.scottishrecovery.net

  16. What is recovery? “Recovery is being able to live a meaningful and satisfying life, as defined by each person, in the presence or absence of symptoms. It is about having control over and input into your own life. Each individual’s recovery… is a unique and deeply personal process.” Journey’s of Recovery, Scottish Recovery Network, 2006

  17. What it’s not • A fad, buzz word or new phenomenon • A service model • All about mental health services ‘I know everyone talks about hope, as if it’s the jargon and the latest fad. The thing is, it’s not jargon. It’s the light in the darkness which kept me going; the wish and yearning for change.’ Personal narrative: www.scottishrecovery.net

  18. What it’s not • Something you can do to people • Necessarily easy or quick ‘Recovery is a personal journey and is different for everyone, and the way is not always easy... My journey to recovery took several years and much time was spent finding out what helped and what didn’t.’Personal narrative: www.scottishrecovery.net

  19. Implications of recovery • People in recovery are the evidence • Different knowledge, skills and values • Shared roles - walking alongside • A shift in power ‘I feel that it’s vital that professionals are open to letting people take control, but I know that it’s hard to get it right. Ultimately, it’s about treating people as individuals.’ Personal narrative: www.scottishrecovery.net

  20. Recovery in Scotland today • Starting to walk the talk • Long way to go • Mixed professional engagement • Positive SRN evaluation • Many unaware of concept • Low public awareness

  21. Public attitudes ‘The majority of people with mental health problems recover.’

  22. Public attitudes Received a positive message of recovery (subset)

  23. What has helped • Network approach • Government support • Local support and commitment • Building on international experience • Top down and bottom up • The recovery message

  24. Launch event | 31 October 2011 | Edinburgh Live streaming from 2pm www.scottishrecovery.net

  25. Find out more Join SRN mail list 100 recovery stories Research findings News and features Audio and film Learning materials Web: www.scottishrecovery.net Email: simon@scottishrecovery.net Twitter: @SimonSRN

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