by Raymond Sheehy | Mar 25, 2026 | Flexible Support
Right now, over 2,100 autistic people and people with learning disabilities are in inpatient mental health hospitals in England. More than half have been there for over two years. Around one in six has been detained for more than a decade. The NHS Long Term Plan set a...
by Raymond Sheehy | Dec 31, 2025 | Medium Support, Mental Health Conditions
Autism is often talked about as if it describes one shared experience. But, in reality, it doesn’t. It exists on a spectrum. Two people can have the same diagnosis and need very different kinds of support to feel safe, settled, and confident in their own home. At...
by Raymond Sheehy | Dec 31, 2025 | Info for Commissioners
AI is moving fast across health and social care. When it’s used well, AI can support better decision-making, improve efficiency, and even reduce the pressure on frontline staff. However, if used poorly, it can create more risk, so for organisations working with...
by Raymond Sheehy | Dec 15, 2025 | Bridge Back Home
When someone leaves hospital after a mental health crisis, the world can seem like a scary place. Home should feel safe, familiar, and supportive… but without the right help, those first days and weeks can be overwhelming. That’s where Bridge Back Home steps in. The...
by Raymond Sheehy | Dec 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
I’ve been watching closely how West Midlands Police are transforming their response to people in a mental health crisis. As CEO of Bridge Support, this is extremely relevant to how we think about accountability, risk, and care in our services. A Decade of Shift: From...
