Tapestry is Britain's first social relationship agency dedicated to helping people recovering from a mental illness find and sustain social relationships. Simon Proudlock and Liz…
Abstract
Tapestry is Britain's first social relationship agency dedicated to helping people recovering from a mental illness find and sustain social relationships. Simon Proudlock and Liz Hallé describe this revolutionary project, based in Reading, that offers members a packed social calendar and helps them learn or regain social skills, develop meaningful relationships and build friendship networks.
Suzanna Rose, Chris Freeman and Simon Proudlock
Despite evidence that exposure to traumatic events can be an important antecedent to a range of serious and chronic mental health problems – it appears that within the British…
Abstract
Purpose
Despite evidence that exposure to traumatic events can be an important antecedent to a range of serious and chronic mental health problems – it appears that within the British National Health Service at least, this is still not fully understood nor acted upon. This paper aims to examine this evidence and asks why these findings have not been fully implemented in terms of updating practice.
Design/methodology/approach
A literature search was undertaken alongside relevant British DH policy. This resulted in a subsequent policy analysis.
Findings
Although there have recently been changes in recommendation in clinical practice (e.g. CPA guidance) and policy (No Health without Mental Health) it appears that although some knowledge in this area has been changed into policy, its implementation remains “patchy”.
Practical implications
This short paper outlines some of the evidence, examines current issues and highlights a possible pathway which might be of value in addressing this.
Originality/value
This short paper highlights traumatic exposure as an important antecedent to a range of mental health issues and highlights ways in which this may be assessed and, where relevant, addressed.
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This index covers all issues between February 2005 (Volume 9, Issue 1) and November 2008 (Volume 12, Issue 4). Numbers in bold refer to yolume, numbers in brackets refer to issue…
Abstract
This index covers all issues between February 2005 (Volume 9, Issue 1) and November 2008 (Volume 12, Issue 4). Numbers in bold refer to yolume, numbers in brackets refer to issue, with subsequent numbers to pages.
Felicity Kelliher and Joan Bernadette Henderson
The aim of this article is to offer insight into the factors affecting individual and organisational learning in a small business; specifically the identification of the learning…
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this article is to offer insight into the factors affecting individual and organisational learning in a small business; specifically the identification of the learning relationships that are unique to the small business environment.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors apply Crossan et al.'s (1997, 1999) Organisational Learning Framework. The proposed framework is supported by empirical evidence generated through a longitudinal case study carried out in a small business in the Republic of Ireland over a two‐year period. A learning catalyst, in this case the implementation of a new information system (IS), offered an initial point from which to gauge subsequent learning within the studied case.
Findings
This framework acknowledges the learning impact of a small workforce, an owner‐centred culture and a simple organisational structure, as well as the time and resource constraints specific to small businesses which affect the learning dynamic. The framework also takes account of the learning challenges brought about by external influences unique to a small business environment, such as enforced organisational change created by powerful business partners' commercial requirements.
Research limitations/implications
As this framework was developed based on a single case, similar research may be conducted on additional case studies to determine the learning dynamic in alternative settings and business environments.
Originality/value
This research presents some valuable insights into the ways in which organisational learning can be facilitated and impeded in the largely ignored small business environment.