What we do
Imroc has led recovery-focused mental health service improvement for nearly 20 years, we are known globally for our presence in Recovery College and Peer Support arenas. We began with the evidence based, co-produced Imroc methodology for benchmarking and enhancing recovery-focused practices in Mental Health services. Now our reach expands across Autism and Neurodiversity, Physical Health, Veterans support, Schools, Communities, Substance Use and alternative ways to support people in distress.
Training
We offer a range of training courses that reflect the current need within systems and services. Our courses are often CPD registered or Accredited maintaining quality and meaning for those who spend their time on our courses. We balance this with co-produced content to ensure that lived experience voices and values remain at the heart. Our training is practical and reflective and participants leave inspired and empowered to take new skills and learning into their work and communities. Take a look at our Prospectus for a full breakdown of our offerings.
Inspiring and Empowering
Our training sessions are designed to uplift and motivate participants, bringing diverse groups together in their learning.
Lived Experience at the Core
We place lived experience at the heart of our training, ensuring content reflects exactly what is currently needed.
Tailored Learning Experiences
Each course is led by experienced tutors who are available to meet the unique needs of participants.
Building Communities of Practice
We help you set up Communities of Practice based on our model, informed by your area, to build supportive learning networks.
Peer Leaders Learning Set
We run a National Peer Leaders Learning Set, where you can meet and evolve with other Peer Leaders.
Autism and Mental Health
Our Peer Support training course delivered for NHSE for Mental Health and Autism Peer Support Workers.
"Imroc's training has given me the tools and confidence to support others effectively. The emphasis on lived experience made the sessions incredibly impactful."
Trainee Peer Informed Supervisor
"The training was transformational. It not only provided me with new skills but also inspired me to advocate for recovery-focused practices within my team."
Trainee Peer Support Worker
Consultancy
Imroc provides bespoke consultancy services to organisations aiming to embed best practice values and principles into their operations. We work closely with our clients, utilising a co-production approach to develop innovative and practical strategies. Our consultancy services are designed to drive transformative organisational change, fostering cultures that support everyone's journey.
Organisational Development
We work collaboratively to develop innovative strategies that enhance service delivery and improve outcomes for those being supported and those working in your organisation with experienced consultants bringing lived and learnt experience.
Recovery Colleges
We are experienced in providing support for your Recovery College set up and ongoing support. These programs are developed collaboratively with people who have lived experience, healthcare professionals, and educators. Join our Recovery College Learning Set today.
Co-Production Facilitation
We assist organisations in implementing co-production, ensuring that the voices of those with lived experience are central to service design and delivery.
Transformative Organisational Change
We help organisations shift towards more recovery-oriented practices, based on Imroc’s longstanding methodology and experience.
“In 29 years it was the best training I have attended as it was meaningful and allowed us to think through all we do. We have lots of further questions going forward”
Pathway Manager Eating Disorder services
Research and Evaluation
Imroc's research efforts underpin our training and consultancy services with robust, evidence-based practices. We investigate the effectiveness of recovery and peer support interventions, aiming to provide valuable insights to the wider mental health community. Our research highlights the importance of lived experience and the transformative power of Peer Support.
Evidence-Based Practices
Our research underpins our training and consultancy services, ensuring they are grounded in evidence-based practices.
Evaluation Services
Conducting evaluations to measure best practice in Mental Health, Autism and individual care. We find valuable insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Lived Experience Focused and Accessible
We want research and evaluation to be as accessible as possible so that the right voices are heard throughout evidence.
Translating Research into Action
We ensure that our research findings are not just theoretical but translated into practical steps.
“This course has been the positive experience and constant in my life that I have needed. The course has helped me to believe that it’s ok to be autistic. I am coming away from the course feeling exhilarated not exhausted, knowing it is OK to express what I need.”
Autism Peer Support Trainee
The Heart of Imroc
Imroc is driven by a collective of committed individuals who embody our values of belonging, openness, quality, and equity. These values emphasise strong and trusting relationships, a willingness to learn and adapt, maintaining high standards of integrity, and celebrating and seeking diversity to co-produce systems and products that reflect the right voices to influence change. Imroc is made up of several specialised teams, each bringing a rich mix of lived and learnt experiences relevant to their portfolio of work.