1. Supporting people with mental health needs into employment Progress since 2013 Raza Ahmed Vocational Services Manager

2. Context Vocational Services: IPS model of delivery Deliver real outcomes NEP in partnership with Year on year improvements National Centre of Excellence Message: people with mental health needs want to work, can work and do work!

3. In 2013 We delivered a workshop Well received? A lot of discussion In addition to the change of corporate branding….

4. Since 2013 Continued excellent delivery Exceeded all targets Delivered ‘Back to Work’ courses via Recovery College / Hub in mid Essex New contract in 2015, (inc. south Essex) Each year: direct dialogue with more than 1000 employers Message: people with mental health needs want to work, can work and do work!

5. Our focus Challenge stigma & discrimination Create opportunities Help people recover from mental ill health & reclaim lives …because Diversity, multi-faith context Equality of opportunity and we dare to ‘collude with dreams’!

7. Going forward In addition to everything already highlighted: Delivering training to employers Establishing employer forums in localities Investing in smarter technology, social media Research Improved integration Social enterprise Continue to deliver

8. Thank you