Issues we are trying to address:

The main issues that SVB have been attempting to address include Inequalities and disadvantage in health and social care.

Many of the inequalities that have been acknowledged as a national concern and are reflected locally and include:

Lack of culturally and spiritually appropriate mental health services
Lack of a BME ‘Voice’ and influence in service planning and design
Lack of ‘choice’ in terms of accessing support and networks that are more meaningful, non-stigmatizing, less oppressive approaches to distress.
Lack of information about support and services Sharing Voices with the support of volunteers who have experience of mental distress has made significant steps in addressing some of the above challenges and with continued help we can reduce these inequalities even further.