Introduction to Tulip
HISTORY
Tulip was founded in 1988 by a consortium of local
voluntary and statutory groups in the London Borough of Haringey. Tulip is a
charitable company limited by guarantee.
OUR VISION
Working
for better mental health in the community
OUR MISSION
Provide
quality services which offer hope and support recovery
OUR VALUES
-
The
service user experience as a core part of the work
-
Working
alongside service users in meaningful partnerships
-
A
competent, creative and committed workforce
-
Embracing
human difference and diversity
-
Cohesive
teams that work to achieve the organisation’s Mission
-
Our
Vision can only be accomplished by working with others
PARTNERSHIPS
We
have a commitment to and demonstrated success in working with a wide range of
partners from the statutory, housing and charitable sector. Our Housing
Association partners include Circle Anglia, Sanctuary and Family. Our partnership
ethos has enabled us to work successfully across our current four London
boroughs. Other successful cross authority work has included residential
placements from Brent, Camden, Hackney and Kent
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
 |
Extensive experience of providing community mental health services
for adults with mental health needs tailored to the requirements of service
users, commissioners and other stakeholders. |
|
Pioneer of innovative models and methods as demonstrated by our
introduction of Assertive Outreach and the Team Approach into the UK with
evidence based outcomes cited in the 1996 Sainsbury’s Centre Review. |
|
National recognition for best practice and successful engagement
of mental health and Black Minority Ethic clients- cited as the model for
Assertive Outreach within the independent sector as listed in the National
Service Framework. |
|
Ability to work in a range of inpatient and community settings
including hospitals, prisons, hostels, registered care homes, supported housing
units and day centres. |
|
Strong partnership ethos with a wide range of organisations as
evidenced in the recent development of a multidisciplinary Assertive Outreach
Service in collaboration with Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust. |
