... by service user narrative. Findings The contributions by service users demonstrate how addressing their spirituality promotes recovery. Originality/value This is the first time workshops on spirituality have been given a structure in a linked series of topics and then evaluated by service users...

...Jerome Carson; Michelle McNary; Paul Wolfson; Frank Holloway Purpose The aim of this paper is to describe how the authors made a film about recovery. Design/methodology/approach A number of service users were auditioned for the Recovery Film and four chosen to participate. The film...

...Edward Davie Purpose The aim is to examine the current state of black and minority ethnic (BME) service user involvement in mental health policy making and commissioning of services, identifying barriers to participation, and potential strategies to enhance BME involvement and ensure more...

...Alison Faulkner; Thurstine Basset Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review current perspectives on peer support in mental health informed by service user perspectives. Design/methodology/approach The paper is informed by a literature review and consultations with five groups of service...

...Simon Bradstreet; Rebekah Pratt This article describes the development of peer support roles and programmes in Scotland, and includes findings from an evaluation of a peer support worker pilot scheme. The evaluation assessed the impact of the pilot on service users, peer support workers...

... Modernisation Network Commissioning Service users Mental health DAY SERVICES The National Day Services Modernisation Network Ben Taylor The National Day Services Modernisation Network was launched in January 2009 and is a collaboration between the Inclusion Institute (taking on the role previously held...

... that black people with mental health problems are individuals, with different histories and different talents. They wanted to show that it is possible for African and Caribbean service users to rebuild their lives after a mental health crisis and even after years in and out of hospital. In this article...

.... It can also be an exhilarating experience that aids the recovery process. So why are so many people who are experiencing mental health difficulties still missing out on learning opportunities? Care Programme Approach Service users Adult learning Mental health Education EDUCATION The Care...

... users; Mental health The process of recovery has sometimes been described as a journey. When four voluntary sector organisations commenced on a two-year recovery project, they embarked on an exciting and challenging journey for service users, staff and the leaders of those organisations. Formed in 2002...

...Peter Beresford This is an important time to be taking stock of mental health service user/survivor campaigning and involvement. Big changes are taking place in social care. These will also impact on developments taking place in mental health services, with the plan to trial personal budgets...