by Raymond Sheehy | Jan 15, 2022 | About Bridge, Partnership Working
Mental health bed occupancy rates are at worrying highs across the country, while waiting times for mental health patients being discharged are rising too. Over the Christmas 2021 period, more than 2,000 mental health patients were delayed going home from hospital,... 
by Raymond Sheehy | Nov 17, 2021 | About Bridge, Holistic Recovery
The Recovery College (by Bridge Support) supports personal recovery from mental ill-health through learning achievement. We help people focus on what they are capable of achieving, not their limitations. The team here are all adult education... 
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 | 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... 
by Raymond Sheehy | Jul 30, 2021 | About Bridge, Info for Commissioners
For people with mental health problems, where they live can make a vital difference to their treatment and recovery. Living in safe, well-maintained housing has been proven to have a positive impact on mental health. But for some people with mental health problems,... 
by Raymond Sheehy | Jul 16, 2021 | About Bridge, Info for Commissioners
For some women with enduring mental health problems, forging a path back to independent living can be involuntarily disrupted by issues arising from their personal history. To provide the most appropriate support and the best chance of recovery, a woman only service...