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This blog explores how IPS Grow is championing race equity across the IPS community, celebrating progress made and outlining bold steps to drive fairer access and outcomes in the year ahead

From powerful keynote speeches to groundbreaking evaluation results, this Autumn blog post celebrates the momentum behind IPS and the people driving it forward.

At IPS Grow, we’re committed to fighting for racial equity and justice in everything that we do. We commit to use our voice to speak out against racism in all its forms and support others in the community to do the same.

Gary Johnston, Director of Operations of Health and Employment Partnerships at Social Finance has reflected on writes on IPS Grows plans to develop a national forum on co-production and identify additional tools and materials to better support this collaborative ethos across organisations.

Discover how IPS Grow is driving evidence‑led innovation, expanding access, and strengthening collaboration across the IPS community in 2026.

We are delighted to congratulate Dr Rachel Perkins OBE on receiving the 2025 Ricky Martinez Leadership Award, an international honour recognising exceptional leadership in the field of Individual Placement and Support (IPS).

Step into a new chapter in IPS with our groundbreaking Certificate in Individual Placement and Support—your opportunity to gain professional recognition and specialist skills in supporting people with complex mental health needs into meaningful work.

Discover how the Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership’s IPS team, under the expert leadership of Senior Employment Specialist Danny, has transformed supported employment in the region, achieving an impressive 47% employment outcome rate through strong leadership, collaborative partnerships, and a relentless focus on quality—all while seamlessly integrating vital employment support directly into the recovery journey.

Discover how Individual Placement and Support for young people (IPS-Y)—a tailored adaptation of the proven IPS model—is breaking down barriers for young people aged 16-25 who face the dual challenges of being not in education, employment, or training (NEET) and experiencing rising rates of anxiety and depression: by focusing not only on employment, but also on education as a vital recovery outcome, offering intensive family involvement, creative use of social media, and hands-on support, IPS-Y is reshaping futures.

IPS is transforming employment opportunities for individuals recovering from substance use disorders, offering a groundbreaking approach to rehabilitation. By integrating employment support directly into treatment services, this innovative programme is providing a critical pathway to dignity, self-sufficiency, and meaningful work for those seeking to rebuild their lives.