Joining the service

Future Focus is available for:

• People with long-term mental health problems and complex needs
• Aged 17 plus (with no upper limit)
• Living in East Staffordshire, Tamworth Borough, or Lichfield District
• People with existing support and care planning from Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (for instance IMHT, Older Adults, or CAMHS)
• Enquiries to come through RIO or via the Team Leader: futurefocus@burtonmind.co.uk

The Service

Additional one-to-one practical support from a named Recovery Worker for between 3 months and 12 months.

Direct connection with one of six social intervention charities to match your area or needs:

• Uttoxeter and surrounds: YESS
• East Staffs Rural: Burton and District Mind
• Tamworth: Community Together CIC
• Lichfield: Curborough Community Association
• Burntwood: Burntwood Be a Friend

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Your Recovery Worker will work with you and your household to explore the following topics:

• Social Networks – your friends, family, and who you connect with
• Home – your house, neighbourhood, and security
• Self-Care – how you look after yourself and your general wellbeing
• Effective Support – how other agencies might be helping you
• Active Citizenship – doing more for your community helps you feel better about yourself
• Ambitions – your skills and work opportunities
• Personal Goals – your hobbies, interests, and what you’d like to achieve
• Growing Future Focus – making the most of our time together and getting the best out of the service