NHS SY ICB - Individual Placement Support for Severe Mental Impairment for SMI

good for physical and mental health and is a major part of ensuring people with health conditions “fulfil their potential and have opportunities to play a full role in society” . Employment is now firmly recognised as a critical component of recovery for people with serious mental illness.

IPS has been identified by both the DWP and NHS England as good practice in addressing recovery and unemployment. The Department for Work and Pensions Employment and Disability Strategy indicates that appropriate work is