Service Development Network for mental health employment services

This issue we are pleased to report that the establishment of a Service Development Network for employment and other work options, mentioned in A life in the day, issue 3.4, is much nearer to becoming a reality. The aim of the Network is to support the development of effective vocational services for people with mental health problems. Network membership will include government agencies, NHS Trusts, local authorities, user organisations, local MIND groups and other independent sector providers — anyone who wants to create or commission effective local employment support services.