Co-production at the Recovery College

Co-production at the Recovery College

Inclusion What are we about? De-stigmatising language Students not service users Prospectus not prescription Graduation not discharge Challenging current practice Co-production

What a Recovery College is not A substitute for traditional assessment and treatment they complement each other. A day centre. Courses are not therapy groups re-badged Traditional Peer Support It is not a substitute for mainstream colleges although it can provide a route on to mainstream education

Strength in Partnerships

What does co-production mean? Co-production is the process of active dialogue and engagement between people who use services, and those who provide them. Sir Harry Burns, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland

Principles of co-production 1. Recognising people as assets People who use services become equal partners in designing and delivering services -they are the experts in their own situation - a hidden resource 2. Building on people s existing capabilities Recognise and grow people s capabilities and strengths and actively support them to use these with individuals and communities 3. Mutuality and reciprocity Offer a range of incentives to engage that enable people to work in reciprocal relationships with professionals and with each other, where there are mutual responsibilities and expectations New Economics Foundation (2011) In This Together. Building knowledge about co-production

Putting hope back into peoples lives

About our Courses Free for all adults with mental health challenge, their supporters Friends relatives, carers Staff of SPFT & partner organisations How to apply? No referral Registration process ILP Buddy system Student Union / Voice

Typical Courses Understanding Personality Disorder Creativity for Wellbeing Coping with my ups and downs living with learning difficulties One day Work Shops 4 8 week courses Usually 2 3 hours with a break Some are accredited Graduation based on 60% attendance Work and Well-being Coping Strategies and Problem Solving

700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Sussex Recovery College Development 330 No: of students 244 410 631 Autumn 2013 summer 2014 autumn 2014 Spring 2015 West Sussex2015 Spring 24 courses Summer 31 Autumn 41

350 300 Number of students attending courses 2015 313 269 250 238 239 200 177 189 East Sussex 150 West Sussex 100 50 0 Spring 2015 Summer 2015 Autumn 2015

Qualitative feedback How likely are you to recommend this course to family and friends? Do you feel you have made progress in your recovery since starting the Recovery College this term?

Typical Course Feedback This was a really valuable course with a lot of support and helpful suggestions from the course trainers (Managing Depression, Hastings) Improvement of Knowledge & Skills Recommend the Course to Others 93% I have learnt so much in only 3 weeks. I know lots of people who could Choice benefit and too Warwick from similar courses Edinburgh (Taking Action, Coastal) 82% -great deal or moderately

It was the equality, learning from peer trainers and professionals that helped Attendance It was helpful to learn techniques to help me manage my anxiety Recovery Progression

Clinicians feedback 70% Enhanced Professional Development Enjoyed the educational approach this has provided a great opportunity to get back to what I love. facilitating them with a peer has been a good experience. Break from the Office

Graduation >60% attendance Record of achievement Certificate Seeing the whole college Affirmation for the Peers & clinicians Very powerful Highlight of the year

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