Workwise recognised at Health Excellence Awards

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Together with our partners Waitematā District Health Board and the Ministry of Social Development, Workwise embarked on a nine-month prototype where our employment specialists worked alongside community mental health teams in West Auckland to help people find and keep employment.

The objective of the prototype was to see if an IPS employment support service could reach good IPS fidelity within a nine-month time frame. A Māori mental health service (Moko) and general adult team (West Recovery) were identified for the prototype, with two employment specialists provided by Workwise.

The successful prototype was recognised in November 2019 with a Health Excellence Award, winning the Health Outcomes category – for teams or individuals who have improved care, patient safety or health outcomes for the Waitematā District Health Board population.

2019 Winner – Excellence in Health Outcomes

Tackling the social determinants of health – people in contact with specialist mental health services would like to work

Awarded to Sheryl Jury (and colleagues/project team: Terry Catton, Nan Wirihana, Warren Elwin (Workwise) and Viliame Lewenilovo (MSD)

About the awards

The Waitematā Health Excellence Awards showcase the outstanding work by health professionals in our district to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve. The Health Excellence Awards are a chance to celebrate and inspire others.