Resources

Discover how England’s IPS representatives made waves at the 2024 International IPS Learning Community Annual Meeting, showcasing innovative approaches and winning accolades – read the full blog post to learn about the exciting developments in IPS and their global impact.

Discover how Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s pioneering strategies, including community outreach, partnerships with BAME organisations, and inclusive recruitment practices, diversified their IPS workforce and enhanced access to culturally sensitive mental health services.

In our exclusive ‘Meet the Team’ series, we pull back the curtain to introduce you to our IPS Grow Leads. As we share personal insights, professional journeys, and delve into the stories, experiences, and passions of each team member, you’ll discover the unique blend of talents that makes up our team at IPS Grow. From the creative minds shaping our strategies to the meticulous hands ensuring precision in execution, each member plays a pivotal role in our shared success and mission to deliver high quality IPS across the country and build a fairer and more inclusive society.

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.

Addiction is not covered by the Discrimination Act, so employers are within their rights to say that they will not employ any of our clients for this reason.

Gary Johnston, Director of Operations of Health and Employment Partnerships at Social Finance, reflects on an organised visit by the Centre for Mental Health and IPS Grow that hosted mental professionals from Moldova in England.

Joanne Barber, IPS Grow lead for the East of England reflects on the importance of delivering a high fidelity service and discusses the support available from IPS Grow.

Miranda Brennan, IPS Grow Data Manager, speaks on a recently published paper ‘Individual placement and support: cross-sectional study of equality of access and outcome for Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities’ and reflects on whether IPS Grow can demonstrate equitable results for all clients regardless of their race or ethnicity.

Julia Stapleton IPS Grow Lead for London, speaks on co-production within IPS and the power of listening to different perspectives. For this blog, Julia had discussions with Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Hillside Clubhouse Islington, Mind in Newham, Southampton IPS Service and South Tees Employment Connections.

Julie Bailie, Head of IPS at the Centre of Mental Health, shares her learning and reflections from the annual meeting in the United States with the International IPS Learning Community.