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Recovery information evening a success

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25 people attended our Recovery Information Evening last month. We heard from two great speakers - Susan Holden from Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust on how recovery is being implemented in the Trust and from Ben Crouch from The Roby in Longsight about their progress over the past year on providing recovery-based services to the local community. Attendees discussed what recovery means both from a service user and carer perspective and how carers need the right information and support in order to play a positive role in supporting their loved ones to recover.
Susan has since passed on information about WRAPs (Wellness Recovery Action Plans). They were first developed by Mary Ellen Copeland. According to Susan, Copeland markets a particular format which tends to uses ‘service’ language. Others have adapted and produced different types of personal support plans.
Ben has also been in touch about the emotional needs of carers. The Roby offer a counselling service - referrals can be taken over the phone, by calling Saj on 0161 273 4844. See a full list of the services provided by The Roby on their website.
We'll be holding another recovery information evening in September, this time on the subject of service user and carer involvement in developing services. If you know of any inspirational examples in this area please get in touch with us - email maryrayner@hotmail.com
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