Conclusion

Abstract

This book had three main aims: to explore and demonstrate the possibility of taking a ‘narrative approach’ within medical and social research; to compare the narratives of users who obtained hospital-only treatment with users who received a new home treatment service; and to investigate periods of crisis (or ‘illness’) for those defined as acute or severe mental health users, with reference to their life stories (or ‘narratives’). In this chapter the findings from the research will be summarized with reference to previous work and implications for the future will be drawn.

So, all I want to do is, ‘cos I get, I’ll get like £85 a week and you’re allowed, you’re allowed to get that while you’re over there, because it’s common market. So I’ll go to Greece, that’ll pay for a room easily, like 50 quid a week to pay for a room. Plus then I’ll like do some tweeky paintings for t’tourists, you know what I mean? Sit at side harbor and say, ‘Oh, you can buy if you want, like’.

(Alan)