Recovery Programme

This 12 day programme is aimed at service users who firstly, are recently discharged and need structured and continued support to stay well and secondly, at service users who are anxious to avoid coming in to hospital but again need formal and structured support to do so.

The programme itself comprises of 2 days per week, for 6 weeks. This 12 day programme equips those service users with the skills necessary to manage their own mental health and pre-empt any future difficulties through their Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).

The programme is primarily group based, but each participant works individually with a key worker to manage their progress through the programme. The group dimension to the programme focuses on accessing good health care, managing medications, self-monitoring their mental health using their WRAP; using wellness tools & lifestyle, keeping a strong support system, participating in peer support; managing stigma and building self-esteem.

The Recovery Programme commenced in St Patricks Hospital in late 2008 and is the first in Ireland with dedicated staff trained in Wellness and Recovery Action Planning (WRAP). It is based on the research and teaching of Mary Ellen Copeland (www.recovery.com) and focuses on the development of knowledge, skills and support required by the individual to maintain and enhance their own personal recovery. Recovery is underpinned by the following key elements:

Hope
Personal Responsibility
Education
Self-Advocacy
Support

The Recovery Programme is a 12 day programme consisting of 2 days per week for 6 weeks and it caters for groups of up to 12. An individual wishing to take part in the programme is referred by a member of their treating multidisciplinary team.

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The atmosphere of the hospital is very bright, cheerful and friendly. The staff are excellent, uniformly helpful without exception and a credit to the hospital

There is a very good atmosphere at St. Patrick's. Communication is very good between patients and staff and should be maintained on an informal basis. Food is very good and is a very good morale booster for everyone. I would like to thank everyone in St. Patrick's for input and kindness while I have been here

I had 10 unforgettable days with prime quality care and facilities. Most of all, I've met really nice people and hopefully not being wrong made some friends. Good work, keep it up

It was a turning point in my life and a good one. I will always have fond memories of my stay here because the overall feeling was of peace.

Today I'm sad as I leave ye all, but the sadness is one that I like, Because after 8 weeks on the bay, it's time for me to take a hike, thanks to all the nurses and students, to the staff in the kitchen and OT's too, to the lovely ladies who clean the ward, to the doctors where a bond we grew.

The Cleaners kept my room beautifully clean and the Temple Centre was spotless. The staff were so helpful and caring and gave me as much time as I needed. All in all I was very well cared for. Thank you very much

Excellent staff have finally helped me overcome my illness with the correct treatment and also using the recovery psychosis programme which opened my mind to what I suffer from. I have had this for 10 years but now I feel relaxed, free of all fear thanks to the A team. St Pats sets the standard for others to follow.

I do not have a single negative to pass on the time I have spent under the care of the staff of St. Patrick's Hospital other than to say that it varied between very good and exceptional. I came to hospital feeling broken and despairing and leave now feeling renewed and well and looking to the future.

I was most impressed with the care given to my daughter during her stay here. The ambience in the hospital is relaxed and caring. From the cleaners to the nurses, doctors and administrators everybody is on first name terms all working to a common goal of getting people better. Congratulations on a job well done