Policy into Action

Achievable policies are supported by effective procedures. Establishing an effective code of practice will support policy by giving staff clear guidelines on what to do when a problem arises. The Mental Health Code of Practice developed by the University of Edinburgh concentrates largely on what to do when students present with problems associated with their mental health. A different approach to a mental health strategy has been developed by the University of Paisley where mental well-being is emphasised in their code of practice. Here are some useful tools developed by the Scottish Disability Team.