by Raymond Sheehy | Nov 1, 2021 | About Bridge, Holistic Recovery
There’s no doubt that the need for robust mental health services is greater than ever, putting even more pressure on our overstretched NHS. Currently, there are around 70 NHS-run Recovery Colleges in the UK, usually situated in a hospital setting.... 
by Raymond Sheehy | Oct 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
World Mental Health Day takes place on 10 October, and for 2021 we will be highlighting “mental health in an unequal world”. For those of us experiencing mental illness, we live in an unequal world. There’s no two ways about it. Stigma. Discrimination.... 
by Raymond Sheehy | Sep 28, 2021 | Forensic Mental Health, Info for Commissioners
Since 2018, relationships between strategic care partners – the NHS, local councils, the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors – have grown, leading in many cases to better and more convenient health services for people in the UK. Such was the perceived... 
by Raymond Sheehy | Sep 15, 2021 | Forensic Mental Health
The answer is not always hospital. Providing community mental health services for people who have a forensic history is complex. As well as the needs of the individual, you must also safeguard the community, and bear in mind the burden on the taxpayer. Many... 
by Raymond Sheehy | Aug 15, 2021 | About Bridge, Info for Commissioners
Too many people with mental health issues remain in hospital unnecessarily because they’re aren’t many viable alternatives. At Bridge, we understand the complexities of providing mental health services in an environment where the NHS is under pressure because...