Presentation Dr. David Blazey and Tony Holmes #srhRINO #recovery

1. Working in Partnership to Promote Recovery
Dr David Blazey (Head of Social Inclusion and Recovery Projects)
Tony Holmes (Operations Manager, SLaM Recovery College)

2. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM)
Where it fits in
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) is descended from the
Bethlem Hospital founded in 1247 and the Maudsley Hospital founded in 1907
Department of Health (central government)
NHS England – commissions some national services, umbrella organisation
for
Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) – commission local services from NHS Trusts and
other providers
SLaM is commissioned to provide secondary Mental Health and Addictions Services for
children, adolescents, adults and older people
Most work is concentrated in four London Boroughs, serving a population of around 2.5
million, but there is some additional work in other areas, and some specialist work
commissioned on a national basis.

3. SLaM
Geography

4. SLaM
Services
In-patient services are concentrated in four hospitals
Other services are provided in over 100 community locations
The Trust has a strong reputation for treatment-based services
A wide spectrum of treatments and therapies is used
There is a close relationship with King’s College London, Institute of Psychiatry,
Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN)
The Trust is a partner in King’s Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre and is
active in ensuring that all aspects of people’s health are cared for and promoted
“Our work is about changing lives, not just for individuals, but in partnership with them”

5. SLaM
Recovery
Early Recovery Champions emerged among senior leaders following visits to USA centres
of excellence
→ SLaM Social Inclusion, Rehabilitation and Recovery Strategy 2007-2010
→ SLaM Social Inclusion Strategy 2010-2015
The two most recent government strategies for mental health have
confirmed Recovery as a desirable approach to service delivery
Recovery has been widely adopted throughout the Trust as
“the way we do things”
Commissioners’ interpretation of Recovery – selective adoption of measurable activity as
ways of “demonstrating” that recovery is in place

6. Working in partnership to promote Recovery
Examples of successful partnerships (1)
CQUIN (Commissioning for Quality and Innovation)
Service users contributing to service delivery through CCG
* Volunteering SLaM
* Peer Support SU
* Timebank NGO
General Public
Status Employment
* Football Maudsley Charity
* Trapeze Other Charity
* Drama NGO
SLaM
SU

7. Working in partnership to promote Recovery
Examples of successful partnerships (2)
Dance United
Seabreeze Maudsley Charity
Other Charity
SLaM
NGO
University
SLaM Occupational Therapy
Bethlem Food Growing/ Other Charity
Orchard Project Maudsley Charity
SLaM
NGO
[Commercial Partner]

8. Working in partnership to promote Recovery
Examples of successful partnerships (3)
Sydenham Garden
Maudsley Charity
Other Charities
NGO
SLaM
SU
Blackfriars Settlement
Mental Health &Wellbeing Centre Commissioiners
(Art2Print) Maudsley Charity
NGO
SLaM
SU

9. Working in partnership to promote Recovery
Examples of successful partnerships (4)
Pathway Homeless SLaM
Programme Other NHS Trusts
SU
NGO
Other Charity
Maudsley Charity
Safety in Mind Maudsley Charity
National Initiative
SLaM
SU
Metropolitan Police
London Ambulance Service

10. Working in partnership to promote Recovery
Examples of successful partnerships (5)
Mental Fight Club
Dragon Café Maudsley Charity
Other Charities
NGO
SU
SLaM
Commissioners
Supporters
General Public

11. Working in partnership to promote Recovery
Examples of successful partnerships (6)
SLaM
Recovery College National Initiative
Other NHS Trusts
Maudsley Charity
SLaM
SU
Supporters
NGOs

12. SLaM Recovery College:
putting co-production at the heart of
everything we do

13. Tony’s story

14. hope…
…that, in the face of what can
sometimes seem like overwhelming
odds, a meaningful life is possible.

15. control…
…over what you want to do in life, of
the path your journey takes and of
how you receive help along the way.

16. opportunity…
…to do the things that you want to do,
to do the things that make life
worthwhile, to have a place in the
world and a connection to the people
in it.

17. co-production
• …between people with personal and people with professional
experience of mental health
• …in the production of all courses and workshops
• …in the delivery of all courses and workshops
• …involves our students
• ….in the development of the college, from initial concept
through to launch
• …in the running of the college

18. the first pilot
• 11 courses
• 1 location
• 2 week period
• 157 registered

19. the second pilot
• 20 courses
• 3 locations
• 8 week period
• 254 registered

21. spring/summer 2014
• 38 courses
• 7 locations
• 13 week period
• 319 registered

22. autumn 2014
• 44 courses
• 9 locations
• 13 week period
• 332 registered

23. feedback
“The experience is empowering. I feel this is the way forward.”
“Fantastic! The trainers worked extremely well together and brought different,
valuable perspectives.”
“I’m so happy I came today. It is a very good project. Thank you so much to
both of the trainers. They helped me to feel so welcome and they ran it great!
Thanks.”
“Excellent, skilled trainers. They excelled in their expertise, shared so many
strategies and really empowered me.”
“I felt the course inspired me. The group aspect also enabled me to feel a part
of something and I was sharing the experience with others and listening to
their stories.”

24. feedback
“Absolutely fantastic – excellent facilitation and just wanted to congratulate
both trainers for developing and delivering a well-planned and useful course.”
“The trainers were lovely, down-to-earth and understanding.”
“Thank you…for your generous sharing of knowledge, skills and experience
which ‘buoyed’ us up and kept us motivated to the very last minute.”
“I had some really important realizations about myself. I heard some beautiful
stories and experiences of others. It was a very safe and comfortable group to
be a part of.”
‘Brilliant! It was open and relaxed with no one judging you.’
“This was the best course I have been part of in a number of years!”

25. 2015 and beyond…
• Increasing the number of peer recovery trainers and staff
trainers
• Being part of the informal Recovery College network which is
emerging
• Development of an evidence base for Recovery College
effectiveness through more in depth evaluation
• More outreach into the inpatient settings where it can be
difficult for staff and service users to attend the Recovery
College

26. Working in partnership to promote Recovery
Examples of successful partnerships (7)
International Organisations
CARe Europe NGOs
International Providers
Maudsley International SLaM
World Health Organization

27. Working in partnership to promote Recovery
Partners
SLaM
Commissioners
NGOs
People who use mental health services (SU)
Supporters – friends and family
General Public
Police
Ambulance Service
Maudsley Charity
Other Charities
Other NHS Trusts for Mental and Physical Health
National Initiatives (ImROC)
Universities
Commercial Partners
International Organisations

28. Working in partnership to promote Recovery
The Magic Ingredients
For a partnership to work
• It must be entered into willingly
• There must be a clear purpose to working together
• There should be obvious benefits to all partners
• The outcomes should be better than they would be without a partnership
The best examples among those we have looked at are based on
• Caring about the aim of the work
• Enthusiasm for the idea
• Shared vision
• Mutual trust
• Recognition of the value of individual partners’ contributions
• Secure, trusting relationships between the people involved, especially between those
who facilitate and those who participate

29. Working in partnership to promote Recovery
The Magic Ingredients
Perseverance – through good times and bad; willing to push through unexpected difficulties to
achieve long range goals; flexible to adjust to any challenge.
Attitude – consistently projecting positive intent; always looking for the positive side of any issue,
eager to see the best in any person or circumstance; willing to forgive and move forward.
Realistic – ability to maintain clarity in communication and decision making; can take a look at the
“big picture” of a situation without letting go of hopes and dreams while addressing immediate
needs; least likely to become defensive and will promote honesty.
Teachable – open to learn with a purpose to grow; listens to suggestions, seeking and exploring new
options; desires to sharpen their skills daily to develop their dancing and improve your partnership.
Neutral – equalizes their emotions when it comes to a different opinion; may have a strong
personality and/or convictions yet their self-image is not threatened by an alternative viewpoint;
able to practice self-control and sincerely receive and respect others’ input.
Energetic – presents a daily upbeat demeanour (though not overpowering); enjoys fun and laughter
in the process of practice, performance and competition; has a continuous desire to contribute
whatever is required to fine tune the partnership.
Responsible – both personally and professionally aware and able to invest and maintain in the areas
of communication, preparation, finances and disciplines of health. [Martha Harper]

30. Working in partnership to promote Recovery
Hartelijk dank en tot ziens.
david.blazey@slam.nhs.uk
tony.holmes@slam.nhs.uk