by Raymond Sheehy | Aug 25, 2026 | Flexible Support, Independant Living, Uncategorised
Something about how our sector talks about independence has bothered me for a while. We tend to measure it by how little support someone needs — fewer visits, a shorter care plan, eventually a tenancy with no hours attached at all. For a lot of people, that works fine...
by Raymond Sheehy | May 25, 2026 | Uncategorised
A significant piece of research has just been published, and if you work in mental health, housing, or commissioning in London, it is well worth your time reading it. The GLA Specialist and Supported Housing Research and Market Development Project Reports represent...
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...
by Raymond Sheehy | Jul 31, 2024 | Uncategorised
Bridge Support is seeking a chairperson to lead its Board of Trustees during an exciting period of growth and expansion. The Chair will provide inclusive leadership, ensuring alignment with Bridge’s vision, mission, and strategy. Responsibilities include...
by Raymond Sheehy | Apr 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
Many people with mental health issues are inappropriately admitted to hospital, or spend longer than necessary as in-patients, because they don’t have the support they need to return home. This has a detrimental effect on their recovery and quality of life, but...
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....
