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DOI10.1177/0264550518772899
Date01 June 2018
Published date01 June 2018
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PRB772899 244..246
The Journal of Community and Criminal Justice
Probation Journal
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2018, Vol. 65(2) 244–245
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Self-help guides for mental health
Pennine Care NHS Trust have produced self-help guides covering a range of mental
health issues. There are 23 booklets covering topics including anxiety, bereave-
ment, controlling anger, depression, hearing voices, domestic violence, post-
traumatic stress and self-harm. Some of the topics are specifically geared for
people in prison, for example ‘Post-traumatic stress and prison’, which was written
by psychologists with the help of prisoner listeners. The booklets provide practical
advice and support. Each booklet provides a summary about the topic and explains
symptoms and behaviours. They include contact details for other useful organisa-
tions. The booklets are available to download for free at: http://www.selfhelpgui
des.ntw.nhs.uk/penninecare/
Domestic violence and benefit claims guidance
To receive additional support from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) for
any of the benefits when experiencing domestic violence, the claimant needs to talk
to a work coach at Jobcentre Plus about the domestic violence and abuse. DWP
have provided initial information and guidance on their website outlining the enti-
tlements and exceptions to the standard claim process. The guidance explains: the
evidence that is required; dealing with work breaks when claiming JSA or ESA
because of domestic violence incidents; housing benefit issues; universal credit and
alternative payment arrangements; being the main carer for a child witnessing
domestic violence and employment breaks; and the special circumstances when a
third child payment can be made. The information can be accessed at: https://
www.gov.uk/government/publications/domestic-violence-and-abuse-help-from-
dwp/help-available-from-the-department-for-work-and-pe...

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