Beliefs and values

MISSION STATEMENT

NSF (Scotland) works to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of those affected by schizophrenia and other mental illness. This includes those who are family members, carers and supporters.

National Schizophrenia Fellowship (Scotland) is a National Charity particularly concerned with schizophrenia and other mental illness. We achieve our mission through campaigning, education and provision of practical help, support and information.

Statement of Values

We believe that:

• every individual has the right to be valued, and to share in the opportunities, enjoyment, challenges, responsibilities and choices of everyday life.
  
• those who experience mental illness, their families and carers and friends, are entitled to choices about quality support in the community or in hospital, as appropriate.
  
• people who need care and support should be enabled to play an active role in decision making about their lives, including within service provision.
• people affected by schizophrenia and other mental illness have a specialised knowledge and expertise, and should be involved in all aspects of our organisation's activities.

• promote greater public understanding of schizophrenia and other mental illness, and thereby break down the barriers of ignorance, prejudice and isolation.
  
• campaign on behalf of groups and individuals affected by schizophrenia and other mental illness to promote the best possible treatment and care.
  
• achieve full recognition of the impact of schizophrenia and other mental illness on all those affected by the diagnosis, including families, carers and friends.
  
• provide effective support to people affected by mental illness in a way which promotes self-worth, confidence, independence and empowerment.
  
• promote the development of appropriate services, alone and in collaboration with other statutory and voluntary agencies.
  
• co-operate with, and contribute to, research initiatives into the issues arising from mental illness.