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Mental health discharge often refers to people finally returning to their homes, but for most people, it feels like stepping onto a new, uneven path. The support of the ward…
When someone moves from the hospital back into the community, the support they receive from services is only part of the picture. The steady presence of family and caregivers, the…
When a placement starts to show signs of breakdown, it almost never happens overnight. Small changes in the person’s behaviour, slight modifications in staff dynamics, or miscommunication in multi-agency working…
For many people, the possibility of leaving the hospital is a step into uncertainty. The ward, despite all its limitations, has become familiar: the routines, the staff, the structure. In…
Commissioning the right community transition services is one of the most consequential decisions a commissioner makes. The period between hospital discharge and stable community living is, for many people with…
PROACT-SCIPr-UK® is part of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practices developed to support people with diverse needs and behaviours that challenge to lead an independent and fulfilling life in the…
Behind every mental health crisis is a person, someone’s parent, partner, child, or friend, who has reached a point where they can no longer manage alone. What happens in the…
Caring for someone with a mental health condition is one of the most meaningful things a person can do, and one of the most demanding. Without regular breaks, even the…
Having a support worker visit your home for the first time can bring a mix of feelings for the whole family: relief, uncertainty, and perhaps a few questions about what…
Mental health conditions rarely develop without warning. Early signs, such as subtle shifts in mood, behaviour, and daily functioning, show that something is changing. Spotting these signals early and responding…
For many people, the day they leave hospital feels like the finish line. In reality, it is often where the hardest part begins. The weeks following discharge, navigating new medications,…
Leaving a mental health inpatient setting is a significant moment for the individual, for their families and the people supporting the discharge, who were present every step of the way….