News News Archive 2008 Alison's Story
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| Friday, 11 April 2008 |
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Turning Point Scotland has recently published a booklet called ‘Alison’s Story’ which tells the story of Alison and her experience of recovery with particular emphasis on her involvement with Turning Point to help recruit the right staff to work with her. It details her involvement in the recruitment process from making up the advert to being part of the interview panel. Tracy Lundie, Service Manager for Midway Services said: "We supported Alison to write her story and organised for a front cover to be designed. Alison's main aim was to let as many service users know that they have a voice, and the importance of using it. The story showed practically how service users can be involved in staff recruitment in a successful and positive manner." In the story Alison says: “I think it is so much better for service users to be involved in the interview process, asking questions, giving feedback having a voice etc. I have more control as Turning Point Scotland is involving me in the process.” View / download Alison’s Story (PDF). SRN advertise a range of events and resources developed by external organisations. In doing so we do not necessarily endorse or recommend them and we are in no way responsible for content or quality. |
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| Black women, recovery and resilience |
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| What mental health practitioners talk about, when they talk about SRI 2 |
16 May Having recently facilitated Learning Networks on the use of the updated Scottish Recovery Indicator (SRI 2), SRN’s John McCormack was keen to hear from practitioners about their use of the tool and how it affects practice in the field. Here John shares his discussions with Lindsay Kerr and Jan Thomson who both work in NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s Mental Health Services. |
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