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 | May 14, 2021 | About Bridge, Info for Commissioners
Many people suffering severe mental health conditions are resident in expensive hospital mental health units for far longer than necessary. Delayed Transfer of Care (DTOC) can result in patients residing for...
by Raymond Sheehy | Apr 30, 2021 | About Bridge, Info for Commissioners
In an ideal world, prison should prepare inmates to live an independent, law-abiding life on their release. They should learn skills to successfully reintegrate into their local community. This is challenging for many, but...
by Raymond Sheehy | Apr 14, 2021 | About Bridge, Info for Commissioners
Where is the best place for people with mental health problems to get support on their journey to recovery? For some, hospital-based treatment pathways are the perfect fit, but this isn’t the case for everyone. Often,...
by Raymond Sheehy | Mar 14, 2018 | About Bridge, Holistic Recovery, Info for Commissioners
There are many elements involved in a healthy recovery from mental health illness. Medication from mental health services is often, but not always, the foundation for this recovery. But after stabilising through psychiatric intervention, many patients are left...