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Contents
Executive Summary
Acknowledgements
Introduction
The role of Mental Welfare Commission
Examples of good practice
Background to the document
Scope of the Guidance
Every citizen rather than just a few people
Universal inclusion rather than segregation
The range of requirements under Sections 25-31 of the Act
Wellbeing rather than mental illness
Communities rather than individuals
Guiding Principles
Person-centred and community-centred
Partnerships
Personal autonomy
Supporting inclusive opportunities
All areas of life
Housing
Communities
Employment
Personal finances
Parenting and statutory education
Lifelong learning
Volunteering
Civic engagement
Arts and cultural activities
Healthy living
Health and social care services
Formal roles and informal relationships
Many partners, many layers
Challenges
Conclusion
Building an Action Plan
Change rather than maintenance
Funding
Monitoring progress as distance travelled
Steps
Inspection and accountability
Reviews
Glossary
Appendix 1: Service user-led audit
Appendix 2: Ideas for the whole system review