Resources

As we bid farewell to a year filled with growth, collaboration, and significant milestones for IPS, join Niall, the Director of IPS Grow, on a journey through the achievements that shaped the last 12 months. From groundbreaking initiatives in mental health and substance misuse to expanding IPS into primary care, the IPS community has been a catalyst for transformative change.

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.

Niall, the Director of IPS Grow writing for IPS Grow, has published a policy note on IPS Grow updating the way we calculate employment rates. We will calculate employment rates based on the proportion of clients who are out-of-work at the start of their IPS service and move into jobs.

Stewart Cornelius (IPS Grow Lead in the Southeast of England) shares his personal experience of balancing his general health, work and family life for Men’s Health Week.

The IPS Grow contract has been extended to support the national scale up of IPS services across health systems for people with mental health and drug and alcohol challenges.

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.

Richard Barnes, an Employment Specialist from Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust shares his personal experience of balancing mental health at work and supporting his team members with their wellbeing in this guest blog. He also shares some practical tips on dealing with mental health at work.

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.

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.