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Supporting People with Health Conditions Into Work

Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

Warren Trunchion, Miles Rinaldi, Calvin Silvester, Lynne Miller, Jasmin Sherratt, Julia Stapleton, Carolyn Storey, Georgia Saxelby, and Lucy Anson-Golding

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for both new and experienced employment specialists who wish to support their clients to reach their potential by implementing best practice IPS. The course is also relevant for clinical teams working with individuals with health conditions, and anyone considering a career supporting people with ill health back into work.

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Practical ips principles for employment support

According to learners, this course provides a highly practical and relevant understanding of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) principles, making it invaluable for professionals in employment services and clinical teams. Students particularly praise the clear explanations, well-structured modules, and actionable strategies that can be applied immediately in their roles. While many find it offers a strong foundational knowledge, some more experienced practitioners suggest it could benefit from more advanced case studies or deeper dives, finding parts potentially repetitive or surface-level. Overall, it's seen as a crucial resource for career development.

Provides strong foundation but less depth for seasoned pros.

"My only minor critique is that some parts felt a bit surface-level for someone with prior experience. More advanced case studies would elevate it, but overall, very valuable for understanding the core model."

"The course covers the basics, but I was hoping for more depth. It felt a bit repetitive in places, especially if you already have some understanding of IPS. Good for absolute beginners, perhaps, but not very challenging for experienced practitioners."

"Disappointing. The information felt very general and didn't offer enough new insights for an experienced professional. I found some of the examples to be a bit simplistic."

Course content is well-organized and easy to understand.

"A solid introduction to IPS. The content is well-structured and easy to follow. I appreciated the practical tips."

"Excellent course! The IPS principles were explained clearly and concisely. It really helps bridge the gap between healthcare and employment services."

"Absolutely invaluable! The IPS model is presented in such a clear, actionable way. The focus on real-life application and overcoming barriers was superb."

Offers immediately applicable tools for professionals.

"This course is incredibly relevant for my role as an employment specialist. The focus on best practice IPS is clearly articulated, and I found the modules on client engagement and collaboration with clinical teams particularly useful."

"As a clinical team member, I now have a much better understanding of how to effectively integrate employment support into our patient care. The practical strategies are applicable immediately."

"I feel much more confident in supporting my clients now. The emphasis on individualized support and rapid job search was particularly impactful."

Some older content and limited forum activity noted.

"The content seemed a bit dated in some areas compared to the latest research."

"I felt the community forum wasn't very active, which limited opportunities for discussion and peer learning. More interactive elements would be beneficial."

"I expected more advanced content and up-to-date resources. There wasn't much new for me."

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Learners who complete Supporting People with Health Conditions Into Work: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

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This comprehensive textbook covers all aspects of internal medicine, including health conditions, diagnosis, and treatment. It is written by a team of leading experts in the field and is considered the definitive reference for internists.

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