SIG Celebrates 10 Years
A Decade of Impact and Growth at Social Interest Group
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We focus on systems change at local and national levels, aiming to improve collaborative working, reduce the barriers and stigma faced by the people we support, and contribute to a healthier and more equitable society.
We want the issues we campaign around to be driven by what is experienced on the frontline and in our communities. Above all, we want to provide safe and supportive opportunities for the people we support to share their experiences with decision-makers.
Advocating on behalf of our residents and participants and creating safe, inclusive platforms for their stories to be shared
Facilitating opportunities for policymakers at all levels to be influenced by those with lived experience of the impact of local and national processes
Raising the profile of SIG’s work and impact and of particular issues that impact our services and the people we support.
Integrated Care
We champion person-centered services and joint support between NHS, local, and community organisations. There should be no wrong door and no red tape for patients. Better information sharing will transform care for patients.
Shifting Care into the Community
We advocate for community based services with a therapeutic focus so that support is accessible for all. This will help people to get the care they need early. Our residents and participants tell us that this will prevent crisis and allow support to continue for sustained wellbeing and best outcomes.
Stigma and Discrimination
Stigma is at the root of many barriers to support and treatment, particularly for marginalised groups. Health inequalities and disparities are prevalent in our systems so we work for equity in health, social and justice pathways.
Mental Health Reform
Reforms to Mental Health legislation and practice is an urgent need as people are being oppressed at their time of need by regulations and services that are supposed to safeguard them. We want reform to ensure people are supported to be safe and to journey to recovery and well being.
Move on and Resettlement
Independent living is a vital and healthy goal for all in our society to live with dignity and autonomy. It facilitates family and community relationships so we seek to provide solutions to the problems created by our current housing crisis and to prevent homelessness.
Adam has held a number of senior leadership roles in the health and justice sectors, spanning operations, business development, research and policy. He has also held a number of governance positions, including the Chair of Trustees of an arts-based charity. He has a masters degree in public policy from the United States and has previously published research on supporting prisoners with dementia. He has also worked at the Youth Justice Board and as a caseworker for a Member of Parliament.
Raje has led teams within the health and social care sector, applying her previous experience in business to deliver efficient and innovative solutions. Raje’s community work amongst underserved groups has enabled her to develop grassroots understanding of social issues and challenges. Putting her MA in Applied Contextual Theology to work in socio-cultural praxis, Raje has succeeded in advocating for, and achieving equitable outcomes for individuals and organisations.
Norman has enjoyed a 31-year career within the voluntary sector and has held several Service Manager roles since 2002 in both Adult and Young Person Projects across London and Essex.
He also has complimented his career development by working for 15 years as a Trade Unionist and has a Professional Diploma in Housing Studies.
Ioannis is a dynamic professional with a passion for data-driven solutions. With an MA in Criminology, he brings a unique blend of academic knowledge and practical experience to his work. His innovative approach to performance management has consistently yielded meaningful outcomes, whether in probation roles or within third sector organisations. Known for his intuitive leadership style, he excels at managing both people and multiple projects simultaneously. His commitment to driving positive change through data underscores his dedication to making a lasting impact on marginalised individuals.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Influencing Change
Lack of patient voice is what causes health inequalities. The correlation between poor physical and mental health is not because of skin colour or gender but because characteristics like these are used to ‘other’ groups of people that do not look and sound like the majority... (read more)
Homelessness and Complex Needs Housing Influencing Change Mental Health
Our sector is hurtling towards a £1 billion loss in funding. Between now and 2025, dedicated programmes to address homelessness through the government’s 2021 Spending Review are set to expire.... (read more)
Criminal Justice Influencing Change Our Services
Discover the profound impact of parental incarceration on children and learn how national guidelines and innovative programs like ‘Father’s Inside’ are breaking the cycle of crime and supporting affected families... (read more)
Disability and Access Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Mental Health Mental Health Reform
SIG Safe Ground featured during the King's Speech parliamentary debate when Lord Lucas shared the importance of rehabilitation in the justice system... (read more)
Disability and Access Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Mental Health
Healthwatch report that many people were unaware that they were being advised by a physician associate and not a doctor... (read more)
Mental Health Our Services
Recent data from the NHS reveals that psychiatric illnesses were named as the leading cause of NHS employees taking time off work. (read more)
Criminal Justice Influencing Change Our Services
With every crisis comes opportunity. The solutions aren’t all quick, but with a longer-term, evidence-based approach, we can re-design our criminal justice system to be more effective, economical... (read more)
Influencing Change Mental Health Mental Health Reform
Inequity in policy has exacerbated health inequalities and we have put forward key changes that are needed to address this to MPs serving our residents in their constituencies: ensuring... (read more)
Influencing Change Mental Health
Last week we were joined at New Hope residential service in New Cross by local MP and shadow minister for disabled people, Vicky Foxcroft... (read more)
Criminal Justice Influencing Change Substance Use
Let's start with the obvious. Drugs can destroy lives. In 2021, there were 4,859 deaths related to drug poisoning, with a further 9,641 deaths recorded as alcohol-specific... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion LGBTQ+
Your identity, your choice! A Statement of Support for Transgender People... (read more)
Influencing Change Mental Health
Trauma-informed approaches are so integral to how we operate as a service provider that we now see this as a common sense approach... (read more)
Influencing Change Mental Health Mental Health Reform
Learning is a creative activity which improves mental health, alleviates depression and studies indicate it prevents dementia... (read more)
Criminal Justice Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Digitisation has become a real government buzzword but what is it and why is it being presented as a... (read more)
Influencing Change Mental Health Mental Health Reform
Last week, residents and staff in our Lewisham Mental Health Supported Housing service were joined by local MP Ellie Reeves and Cllr Chrishni Reshekaron for a discussion on... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Influencing Change Mental Health Mental Health Reform
Problems such as operational voice superseding the clinical voice, leadership lacking compassion and trust but being unable to... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Influencing Change Mental Health Reform Staff Blog
As diverse communities share what community means to us and how its structure supports our view of ourselves and society, we need to ensure that.... (read more)
Homelessness and Complex Needs Housing Influencing Change Mental Health Personality Disorder
Whilst elections and global conflicts will likely dominate the news agenda this year, here are 5 changes we... (read more)
Influencing Change Mental Health
One hundred and fifteen people lose their lives in the UK each week by suicide... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Influencing Change Mental Health Mental Health Reform
Problems such as operational voice superseding the clinical voice, leadership lacking compassion and trust but being unable to... (read more)
Celebrating a Decade of Collaboration and Innovation
