Two thirds of all British press and TV coverage on mental health includes an association with violence. (Health Education Authority 1998)
44% of respondents to a study by the Mental Health Foundation in 2000 reported stigma and discrimination from GPs.
Sandamas and Hogman, 2000, found that black people are twice as likely to be involuntarily detained under the Mental Health Act than white people.
Young Persons services
Fairfield Road Young Persons’ Service
Following an extensive re-development in 2007, the Fairfield Road service now comprises of five self–contained flats at Fairfield Road, each with their own bedroom, lounge, kitchen area and bathroom. In addition to the flats at Fairfield Road, the service includes three self contained one bedroom properties in Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath. Outreach support is offered to these tenants up to twice a week.
The Service Manager and staff team provide housing-related support to vulnerable young people aged 16-24 to support them to prepare for independent tenancies. The Independent Living Workers provide a support package to tenants based on a key-working system, within an Independent Living Plan agreed with the tenant and regular reviews. Support could include budgeting, social skills, employment, training, education and health issues.
Move On
Move On is discussed at regular intervals with the tenant and their support team. Tenants will normally move in to the main Fairfield site whilst they develop the skills, experience and confidence to enable them to move on and take on the responsibility of an independent tenancy. Move on may then be to one of Sussex Oakleaf’s properties in the community, or to independent accommodation.
Joanna Woods
Area Manager (South)
01444 447373
[email protected]