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Vocational needs for mental health users have become a high priority
since the Social Exclusion Unit report (2004) highlighted:
‘Adults with mental health problems are one of the most excluded groups
in society. Although many want to work, fewer than a quarter actually do
– the lowest employment rate for any of the main groups of disabled
people’.
It also suggested that:
‘Being in work and having social contacts is strongly associated with
improved health and well – being. People with mental health problems
have much to offer. If they are able to fulfil their potential, the
impact of mental health problems on individuals, their families and
society can be significantly be reduced.’
As Vocation Matters is ran by service users both in a paid and a
voluntary capacity we realise the importance of offering real choices
regarding vocation. We hope the information provided is a valuable
resource enabling real choices to be made.
Vocation Matters
began life with a King’s Fund Millennium Award and as recently received
one years funding from Choices in Mental Health, part of the Care
Services Improvement Partnership. We would like to thank these along
with SLAM, Lambeth Social Services and Capital Volunteering for funding
and support.
Shaun Williams
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