When Money’s Too Tight to Mention – REFOCUS Symposium

10:00AM – 4:00PM Thursday, 5 October 2023

The Strand Hotel, Limerick

Approved for 5 External CPD credits

“When Money’s Too Tight to Mention”

A practical and educational day for psychiatrists supporting and signposting patients/service users on many key aspects of their lives important to their recovery.

Registration is now open. NON-MEMBERS ONLY can register here. College members please register by clicking on the button above or on the custom link sent via email.

Pricing and full programme (subject to change) are available below. This symposium is in-person, and there is no option to stream the event live or after the event.

Recognising that no one person or service can cater for all aspects of recovery, this CPsychI REFOCUS-led small group symposium and workshop will provide attendees the opportunity to explore up-to-date, useful and practical information that can be used to empower patients in addressing and minimising the negative consequences of mental illness on their employment/employability, finances, housing and education.

The day will include information and practical guidance sessions on signposting for psychiatrists and trainees through advice from key stakeholders, sharing of lived experience, open discussion and time for reflection. View the full programme (subject to change).

PROGRAMME

Morning Session 1

Tea and Coffee Reception & Registration

Welcome Address
by Dr Lorcan Martin, CPsychI President

Format & Objectives for the Day

MABS – Money Advice and Budgeting Service
How MABS works, services provided and how they work with those in mental illness and distress
by Jackie Quinn and David Murphy

Lived experience of MABS and its key role in personal recovery
by Rick Rossiter

Q&A

EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND SERVICES FOR PATIENTS/SERVICE USERS & FAMILY/CARERS

Mid West ARIES Recovery Education Service
Lived experience and professional roles in Mid West ARIES for those attending Mental Health Services and in recovery
by Mike O’Neill and Margaret Keane

Q&A

Tea & Coffee Break

Morning Session 2

EDUCATION & SKILLS

ETBI – Education and Training Boards Ireland
How ETBI works, its community focus, services provided and how they work in an inclusive way with those with mental illness and distress
by Fergus Craddock

Lived experience of key role of the ETBI in recovery, and other agencies offering education and re-skilling courses
by George Bridges

SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT AND LINKS

Title TBD: The key role of the psychiatrist services and patient/service user working to achieve and/or encourage re-integration back to the work place following mental illness
by Dr Marina Bowe and Anna Carthy

Lived experience account of a successful tripartite relationship between an employee, a psychiatrist and an employer working together to ensure an enriched, sustained career and recovery
A tribute to, and an exerpt from, former REFOCUS join chair, the late Mr Diarmaid Ring (RIP)

Panel Discussion (TBC)

Workgroup 1

Lunch

Afternoon Session 1

HOUSING AND TENANCY SUPPORT EMBEDDED IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Tenancy Sustainment Service Mid West
Project, funding of roles, roll-out and evaluation of success for person in recovery
by TBC

Lived experience of housing/tenancy from a family member/carer
by Louisa Corr, REFOCUS member

Q&A

Workgroup 2

Summary and Close

PRICING