.... Originality/value This review is original and adds to the existing knowledge that employment may benefit people with severe mental illness, especially the youngest adults, despite their labor market obstacles. It is for communities' benefit, employers, but mostly for people with severe mental illness...

...Mark Bertram Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the learning from a historical NHS vocational service development that focused on: mental health, employment and social inclusion – in an inner city area – involving service users, staff and commissioners. Design/methodology/approach...

...Geoff Shepherd Finding employment is often a key element in recovery from mental ill health but, argues Professor Geoff Shepherd, few professionals place work at the top of their list of priorities during their efforts to support clients through rehabilitation. It is, he suggests, time for change...