In this study we wanted fo find out the barriers that disabled people in Gloucestershire experience when accessing services and support for mental health.

As well as identifying the main barriers, our coproduced research study also makes recomendations for talking therapy service providers and commissioners, based on the findings.

The full report, an Executive Summary and an Easy Read version can be downloaded below. The appendices can also be viewed below.  

Background

Inclusion Gloucestershire wanted to understand the areas of everyday life that are causing worry or unhappiness for people in Gloucestershire who face disabling barriers.

We invited people who face disabling barriers to give us their opinions and experiences along with any ideas they have for improving things in 2024/2025.

The top concern in 2022 was Finances. We decided to ask for people’s opinions again in 2024/2025 to see if anything has changed.

We would like to thank everyone who has taken part and given us their thoughts and opinions. It is so important that we are able to share the reality for disabled people in Gloucestershire.

The full report, an Executive Summary and an Easy Read version can be downloaded below.