In conversation about Homes not Hospitals

About this episode

Cath Kelly discusses MacIntyre's role in the Homes not Hospitals initiative, highlighting the need for alternatives to long-stay secure hospitals for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues.

In this episode we talk with MacIntyre's Cath Kelly, Area Manager in Greater Manchester. She describes MacIntyre's successful involvement in the Homes not Hospitals initiative. Far too many people with learning disabilities and/or mental health issues are trapped in long-stay secure hospitals, often for years, causing huge distress to the person, and at huge expense to the taxpayer. Cath describes the way in which MacIntyre provides an alternative which works for all concerned.

People in this episode

Guest: Cath Kelly

Topics covered

• learning disabilities
• mental health
• healthcare alternatives
• social care
• community support

Keywords

• Homes not Hospitals
• MacIntyre
• learning disabilities
• mental health
• community care
• healthcare
• social services

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MacIntyre

Places: Greater Manchester

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