14 January 2021 News from BIHR We’re still hiring We’ve extended the deadline for applications for our Human Rights Officer role! You now have until 6pm on 21 January 2021 to get your applications in. Find out more about this exciting opportunity here!   New Human Rights in Mental Health Settings Tools Published Our tool for staff and service providers was developed alongside staff and leadership at TEWV NHS Foundation Trust. This was part of a 15-month, Health Foundation funded project called; “A Human Rights Based Approach to Mental Health Recovery”. This resource will also be helpful for leadership in supporting staff to operationalise a human rights-based approach. Lots of information here may also be useful for people using services, their families, carers, or advocates. Find it here. Our tool for people accessing mental health services was created with people and their families/loved ones who access mental health services from Tees, Esk and We...

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