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A summary of the feedback is published below.
If you have any other points that you'd like to make, please email to [email protected]
The University Department of Mental Health 2013 Engagement in Life Conference attracted more than 200 people including both those who provide mental health care and those who use their services. The conference highlighted innovative, recovery-focused service development, training, and research in enhancing the care offered to people with mental health problems. Sixty presenters described excellent recovery-based practice in existing services, and offered dynamic and innovative solutions to meet the economic and social challenges ahead.
Our keynote speakers included Kevan Jones, MP for North Durham; Rachel Perkins OBE, Chair of the Cross-Party Advisory Committee on Equality 2025; and Professor Geoff Shepherd, who leads a national programme supporting recovery journeys for the Centre for Mental Health.
The formal feedback reflected comments made on the day and confirmed the success of the event. The majority of respondents noted the smooth running of the conference: ratings were mostly "very good" or "excellent". Delegates commented on the "varied," "stimulating", and "informative" nature of the presentations. The keynote addresses were described as "fantastic", "amazing" and "brilliant". Delegates were particularly impressed with the "inspirational" nature of Rachel Perkins's address.
Some delegates suggested that a two-day, rather than one-day, event may have been better to allow longer break-out presentations. A small number noted that information provided before the event had not been adequate, but virtually all reported that their expectations were "met", "exceeded", or "vastly exceeded".
Following the success of our 2011 Engagement in Life Conference, we hoped for another lively and inspirational event. Thanks to the contributions of the people listed below, our presenters and delegates, we were able to achieve this. The success of the conference showed Bournemouth University Department of Mental Health to be a strong advocate of the values underlying Recovery and Humanisation of Health care.
Thank you everyone!
From
John and Christine Dunkley of Grayrock Ltd, Kim Meldrum, Mary-Ann Robertson, Clive Andrews, Andy Mercer, Jo Downey, Rebecca Oliver, James Donald, Emma Matthews and all those involved in catering.
Professor Clarke comments, "Good mental healthcare depends critically on bringing service users and service providers together in a mutually respectful and compassionate way. We will do just that, so I'm sure this year's conference is going to be a very lively and inspiring!"
A summary of the feedback is published below.
If you have any other points that you'd like to make, please email to [email protected]
The University Department of Mental Health 2013 Engagement in Life Conference attracted more than 200 people including both those who provide mental health care and those who use their services. The conference highlighted innovative, recovery-focused service development, training, and research in enhancing the care offered to people with mental health problems. Sixty presenters described excellent recovery-based practice in existing services, and offered dynamic and innovative solutions to meet the economic and social challenges ahead.
Our keynote speakers included Kevan Jones, MP for North Durham; Rachel Perkins OBE, Chair of the Cross-Party Advisory Committee on Equality 2025; and Professor Geoff Shepherd, who leads a national programme supporting recovery journeys for the Centre for Mental Health.
The formal feedback reflected comments made on the day and confirmed the success of the event. The majority of respondents noted the smooth running of the conference: ratings were mostly "very good" or "excellent". Delegates commented on the "varied," "stimulating", and "informative" nature of the presentations. The keynote addresses were described as "fantastic", "amazing" and "brilliant". Delegates were particularly impressed with the "inspirational" nature of Rachel Perkins's address.
Some delegates suggested that a two-day, rather than one-day, event may have been better to allow longer break-out presentations. A small number noted that information provided before the event had not been adequate, but virtually all reported that their expectations were "met", "exceeded", or "vastly exceeded".
Following the success of our 2011 Engagement in Life Conference, we hoped for another lively and inspirational event. Thanks to the contributions of the people listed below, our presenters and delegates, we were able to achieve this. The success of the conference showed Bournemouth University Department of Mental Health to be a strong advocate of the values underlying Recovery and Humanisation of Health care.
Thank you everyone!
From
John and Christine Dunkley of Grayrock Ltd, Kim Meldrum, Mary-Ann Robertson, Clive Andrews, Andy Mercer, Jo Downey, Rebecca Oliver, James Donald, Emma Matthews and all those involved in catering.
Professor Clarke comments, "Good mental healthcare depends critically on bringing service users and service providers together in a mutually respectful and compassionate way. We will do just that, so I'm sure this year's conference is going to be a very lively and inspiring!"
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