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Mental health recovery has become part of our dialogue and informs some policy and practice. Strategies reference recovery and people feel more comfortable talking about it. Unfortunately this has not resulted in a mental health system designed and delivered to support people on their recovery journey. It’s time for transformation!

A Chance for Change

The A Chance for Change report (link to different versions below) identifies a number of outcomes you want to see from the Scottish Government and COSLA Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy. A short animation also gives an overview. The views and opinions you share with us will continue to inform our response to the associated Mental Health and Wellbeing Delivery Plan.

A Chance for Change

What you told us you want to see from the Scottish Government and COSLA Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

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Shaping Recovery in Scotland

How we’re making a difference

This report and executive summary are the culmination of nearly two years of work with Habitus Collective. They used a variety of methods to evaluate our work to better understand its impacts. The findings inform our thinking and planning for this year and into the future as we continue to work together with you to make mental health recovery real.

Shaping Recovery in Scotland

How we’re making a difference.

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Strategic Plan

Our Strategic Plan ‘A new future for mental health’ outlines how we will work with others to create a mental health system powered by lived experience. It sets our our vision, mission, values and strategic aims. Over the next three years we will work with others to:

  • Improve the engagement of people with lived experience in the development of mental health strategy and implementation
  • Develop peer support opportunities and peer working roles across the mental health system
  • Support the transformation of mental health services and supports through the adoption of recovery concepts and approaches

Strategic plan (2021-2024)

How can we bring about the changes needed to transform Scotland’s mental health system?

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