Publications
Welcome to the Imroc Publications section. Everything Imroc does is based on evidence-informed by lived experience voices, drawing on best practices, evaluation and research. Here, you will find a comprehensive collection of our thought leadership materials, research papers, and briefing documents that support our work. Imroc’s publications are designed to be accessible, free of charge, and beneficial to a wide range of audiences, including those living with, working in, or commissioning mental health services. By maintaining a strong focus on quality, collaboration, and impact, our publications aim to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and practices. Explore our resources to gain valuable insights and support your journey towards recovery-oriented mental health services.
Serving Diverse Communities: Tower Hamlets Recovery College
This is the second paper in the ‘Sharing our Experience’ series that is designed to explore different facets of Recovery Colleges and how the principles on which they are based (see Perkins et al, 2018) are realised in different contexts. In the first paper in this ‘Sharing Our Experience’ series, colleagues from the Recovery College within the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences in Canada provided insights into the creative and thoughtful ways in which the core principles of a Recovery College were realised in practice in a largely clinical mental health service as a core part of a broader ‘Recovery Action Plan’.
The Development of the Ontario Shores Recovery College
Since the idea of ‘Recovery Colleges’ was first introduced in 2006/7, they have been taken up widely both across the UK and in many other parts of the world. Increasingly Recovery Colleges form a core part of recovery focused mental health services: they both embody the recovery-focused transformation of services and drive broader organisational change across services.
Briefing Papers
Provide comprehensive overviews and best practices around current topics of interest. They include detailed evidence, policy context, best practice guidance, and personal narratives to support the implementation of best practices.
Position Papers
Articulate our stance on particular issues, illustrating how our values are enacted in various contexts.
Discussion Papers
Raise awareness about specific issues where no resolution currently exists. They offer an introduction to the topic, current challenges, and recommendations for next steps, often incorporating anecdotal evidence and accounts from individuals close to the topic.
Tools and Vision Papers
Practical guides and visionary documents offer tools, frameworks, and future directions for developing and implementing best practices. They help stakeholders understand and apply recovery principles in their work, ensuring a cohesive and forward-thinking approach.