TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The aim of this paper is to describe the development and functions of local and regional networks for professionals working with dual diagnosis in the north of England.Design/methodology/approach– The paper is a descriptive account of local and regional networks in the north of England – their development, their function and future plans.Findings– Local and regional networks are important in helping people share resources and ideas as well as gaining mutual support in what can be very stressful roles. However, there is a danger in a climate of financial constraints that network activities may be lost.Originality/value– This paper focuses on the importance of collegiate networks of professionals and service user representatives and offers a perspective from the north of England.
VL  - 5
IS  - 4
SN  - 1757-0972
DO  - 10.1108/17570971211281684
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/17570971211281684
AU  - Holland Mark
AU  - Bell Richard
AU  - Hughes Liz
PY  - 2012
Y1  - 2012/01/01
TI  - The importance of local and regional networks in supporting dual diagnosis in clinical practice
T2  - Advances in Dual Diagnosis
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 185
EP  - 188
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -