Case studies and articles
This section provides case studies that highlight issues in putting the principles to work.
It also includes articles on topics designed to get you thinking and our latest PiP newsletter .
Dundee Art Project
This case study describes a joint project between Tayside Health Arts Trust (THAT) and nursing and OT staff in Ward 19. Staff introduced art activities (including edible art) to the residents on the ward.
Care plans
Examples of care plans addressing specific individual aspects of care in relation to issues which are commonly found in most psychiatric settings.
Emotional Touch Points - Craiglea ward, Royal Edinburgh
Case study demonstrating a methodology to improve communication and facilitate user and carer participation in care and service development.
Auchinlea promotes participation
Case study information about a community mental health team project that aims to improve service-user participation and increase take-up of advance statements.
Peer led services for Borderline Personality Disorder in Elgin
Case study information and podcasts from members of the award winning Moray Borderline Personality Support Project.
Larkfield crisis team - providing alternatives to hospital care
Downloads of project description, operational policy and sample feedback questionnaires for carers, service users and people who referred individuals to the service.
Timbury House pilots Tidal Model of care
Outline of a Tidal Model project that is focussed on user and carer participation in care.
Have you got a project that demonstrates an innovative approach to putting the principles into practice? Let us know. E-mail the PiP editor .