This approach was established for clients with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder and mixed personality disorder. It was developed in response to chaotic, repeated crisis admissions to an acute psychiatric admission ward. Each individual will be on this programme for a four year period.

Training for mental health staff – actively involving users of mental health services to facilitate the delivery of 10 ESC training. The aim is to enhance the quality and authenticity of active learning by including the experiences of users of mental health services in the 2 day training course.

The Acorn project was set up to provide a relaxing environment away from the noise and stress of ward life. The project actively seeks out those who tend to isolate themselves and are reluctant to become involved in any other organised therapies or ward based activities. The projects goal is to provide equity so that everyone has equal access to participate in horticulture as well as to empower patients, maximise their participation, supporting recovery and reducing mental health stigma.