Yasemin Dandil (Assistant Psychologist/ Recovery Lead) David and Chrioni (Service User Ward Leads)

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1 Yasemin Dandil (Assistant Psychologist/ Recovery Lead) David and Chrioni (Service User Ward Leads) Quality Network for Forensic Mental Health Services Low Secure Annual Forum

2 Recovery College We will be covering What is Recovery? What is a Recovery College? Our Recovery College Journey So Far Patient involvement Accreditation Feedback from service users 2

3 What is meant by Recovery? Recovery is a personal journey. A journey involving the changing of ones attitudes, values, goals and skills in order to overcome limitations imposed by illness. The outcome of which is the development of new meaning and purpose in life Anthony (1993) 3

4 What is a Recovery College? Recovery Colleges offer co-developed and co-facilitated educational courses with students about mental health and recovery. The courses are designed to empower people to become an expert in their recovery and increase ones knowledge and skills to promote selfmanagement. Each person is an expert in their own care and we work together with each student on their own personal recovery journey whatever that may be. 4

5 Recovery College Ethos Hope, Control and Opportunity are at the heart of all courses. Courses should be recovery focused and instil hope. We rely on service users as experts by experience to help create courses together that add to and build on their recovery journey. Hope Control Opportunity 5

6 Our Recovery College Journey So Far David and Chrioni (Service User Ward Leads) 6

7 Cygnet Hospital Godden Green Saltwood Ward Saltwood Ward provides a low secure service for men with enduring mental illness, including those with a personality disorder or those detained under the Mental Health Act. 7

8 Prior to the Recovery College launch Putting Co-production at the heart of all we do Charing steering groups to share ideas of potential courses for our prospectus Publishing recovery newsletters Attending Recovery and Outcome Groups Creating personalised merchandise Attending staff development days and various other meetings to create awareness Visiting other Recovery Colleges 8 Merchandise co-designed with Service Users which include personalised notebooks, pens, stress balls and t-shirts.

9 Cygnet Hospital Godden Green Recovery College Launch Following a Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQUINs) target. Cygnet Hospital Godden Green held their Recovery College launch day on It was attended by a wide range of peers including current and exservice users, Experts by Experience, corporate team members, carers, Rethink management and the hospital team. The agenda was led and focussed around service users. It included service users talking about their Recovery Journey so far, along with musical and drama performances. The day also involved inspirational talks by Ian Callaghan (Recovery and Outcomes Manager, Rethink), Raf Hamaizia (Cygnet Expert by Experience) and Michael Humes (Expert by Experience). 9

10 Douglas, Haley, Petra, Yasemin and Hayley Godden Green Recovery College team with the merchandise co-designed by the service users. 10

11 Prospectus It s your choice! A prospectus is simply a summary of all the courses that are on offer. These courses are split up into 5 different coloured headings, making it easier find the ones that interest you, the headings are; Recovery College Co-Production and Co-Delivery Personal Development Skills Development Healthy Living 11

12 12 Courses With a total number of 30 courses running over two terms, some of the courses include Basic resuscitation Helps service users learn how to perform basic CPR, how to use the strategy 'Stop, Think, ACT' and to 'Call first' Emergency services. Healthy lifestyle Introducing service users to a healthy way of living by understanding the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Drama Group - The emphasis of the drama group is to build confidence and trust whilst expanding self-esteem and motivation whilst having fun. Music Production - Learn how to create a piece of music using music software (Logic ProX) using a standard music set up. Managing Your Tenancy Understanding on budgeting household bills and concerns regarding tenancies. Keeping Yourself Safe - Enlightens service users on how to be law abiding citizens. Basic Household Cleaning Encourages service users to maintain good personal hygiene and learn day to day housekeeping skills.

13 Courses continued Wellbeing Through Gardening - Gardening is a therapeutic activity that also promotes a healthy lifestyle and has the added benefit of improving our diet. By the end of this course service users will be able to create a vegetable garden and care for it throughout the growing season. They will also be able to include the produce they have grown in their self-catering meal plans. The beginning The growing process Further progress The results! 13

14 Since the Recovery College Launch Patient involvement over the past two terms 14

15 Certificates Accreditation Following the advice of Cygnet s Expert by Experience in the importance of having accreditation, Cygnet Godden Green has ensured that all courses are accredited by AQA's Unit Award Scheme. AQA Unit Award Certificate 15

16 Process Map Pick up a prospectus, choose a course and register When you are enrolled your personal tutor will work with you to create a Personal learning plan Attend the course with your fellow students Collect your certificate of attendance or achievement 16

17 Feedback from service users I found the Recovery College courses helpful as it helps me brush up on my education. I like the AQA Music Production course as music is a passion of mine and I feel good when I am on the course. Getting an AQA certificate helps me with my future plans which include further education and employment. I find the Unit Award Scheme worthwhile and I would definitely recommend it to other Service Users and services. (DM) The Recovery College is a good thing. Education is always a good thing it helps me learn new perspectives. (RC) The Recovery College is worthwhile doing it helps me learn about my physical health so I would recommend it to others. I also really enjoy the drama group. (FW) I found the Recovery College helpful as you learn from the AQA courses, it gets your brain thinking. It also helps you do something instead of nothing and helps me with my self-esteem. It also helps us learn from each other in the classes and I would recommend it to everyone. (DMg) Going to the garden for a course gives me a sense of freedom. I get to think about something else other than my situation and being on the ward all the time. (CS) The chilled atmosphere of the Recovery College is what I like. (RZ) 17

18 18 Any questions