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Establishing a recovery college in a Scottish University

Marie McCaig (Mental Health Nursing Lecturer, based at University of the West of Scotland, Dumfries, UK)
Lisa McNay (PhD Student, based at University of the West of Scotland, Dumfries, UK)
Glenn Marland (Senior Lecturer, based at University of the West of Scotland, Dumfries, UK)
Simon Bradstreet (Network Director, based at Scottish Recovery Network, Glasgow, UK)
Jim Campbell (Project Development Worker, based at Dumfries and Galloway Wellness & Recovery College, University of the West of Scotland, Dumfries, UK)

Mental Health and Social Inclusion

ISSN: 2042-8308

Article publication date: 6 May 2014

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe the establishment of the Dumfries and Galloway Wellness and Recovery College (The College) within the University of the West of Scotland.

Design/methodology/approach

A narrative approach is taken to outline the project and justify its philosophy.

Findings

Progress so far is outlined and the vision for the future is explained.

Social implications

It is believed that stigma and discrimination are pernicious and pervasive and a concerted and deliberately conscious attempt is needed to establish an inclusive, egalitarian and aligned approach whereby practices match values base.

Originality/value

This is justified as being in keeping with a philosophy based on the concepts of recovery, co-production co-delivery and co-receiving. Although not without precedent this development is innovative in being embedded within the university sector and challenging existing paradigms in terms of the positive and inclusive approach to mental health.

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Acknowledgements

Thanks to Mr Douglas Park, librarian, University of the West of Scotland, University Campus Dumfries.

Citation

McCaig, M., McNay, L., Marland, G., Bradstreet, S. and Campbell, J. (2014), "Establishing a recovery college in a Scottish University", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 18 No. 2, pp. 92-97. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-04-2014-0013

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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