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October marks ADHD Awareness Month—a time to celebrate the unique strengths that come with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD brings creativity, innovation, and a remarkable ability to think outside the…
Seeing the world in a different way can be beautiful, but for autistic people, it can also bring unique challenges. Sometimes, autistic children and adults may face difficulties with social…
Understanding people’s rights during hospital discharge is fundamental. Under the Mental Health Act (1983), a person can be detained in a mental health hospital if they put themselves or other…
“Often, it’s the small things in life that bring the greatest pleasure.” Every person strives for happiness, regardless of age, gender, and socio-economic background. However, barriers and a lack of…
The PACE model involves communicating and building safe, trusting and meaningful relationships with children and young people who have experienced trauma. PACE stands for Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy. It’s…
The use of physical restraint in mental health settings should be a last resort and determined by healthcare professionals to ensure the safety of people under their care. However, when…
Every person in the world dreams of living a happy, fulfilled life, doing the things they love, and being surrounded by the people they love. However, many autistic people, people…
How is health and social care changing? Can the system meet the rising demand for community services? According to recent statistics, there are currently 2,035 autistic people and people living…
Share Your Voice in Shaping the Future of Health and Social Care! Take the Survey Here Share Your Voice to Make a Difference The survey aims to gain a deeper…
For too long, people of all ages living with mental health challenges have endured stigma and exclusion, often facing health inequalities and fragmented mental and physical health services. Additionally, mental…
Different parts of our system, such as education, healthcare, local authorities, the criminal justice system, and social care, each have distinct cultures, structures, processes, funding arrangements, and data management approaches….
