Derbyshire Mind Awarded Mind Quality Mark!

We are delighted that Derbyshire Mind has once again been awarded the Mind Quality Mark.

The Mind Quality Mark is a rigorous quality assurance standard. It sets the bar of good practice and legal compliance for all organisations in the Mind Federation.

Local Minds are reviewed against the Mind Quality Mark standards every three years. The reviews are led by people with lived experience of mental health problems and senior leaders from other local Minds. They are based on a robust assessment of documentary evidence as well as interviews with and survey responses from trustees, staff, volunteers, and people who use services.

To achieve the Mind Quality Mark, local Minds must be well-run organisations delivering safe, life-changing support for people with mental health problems.

Jenny Hotchkiss, Chief Executive, said: I’m proud that the Mind Quality Mark has once again recognised Derbyshire Mind as an organisation committed to the delivery of high quality support and services.  Every member of the team – paid staff and volunteers – has contributed to this achievement, and it is a testament to our collective approach to continuous improvement.

Will Fletcher, Chair of Trustees, said: Derbyshire Mind’s board have been fully involved in the Mind Quality Mark process and are delighted with the recognition of our commitment to best practice in governance and compliance.  The requirements of Mind Quality Mark are complementary to our strategic priorities, our organisational values and our ambition for everyone in Derbyshire to have good mental wellbeing and to live their best life.

The Mind Quality Mark is a rigorous quality assurance standard. It sets the bar of good practice and legal compliance for all organisations in the Mind Federation.

Local Minds are reviewed against the Mind Quality Mark standards every three years. The reviews are led by people with lived experience of mental health problems and senior leaders from other local Minds. They are based on a robust assessment of documentary evidence as well as interviews with and survey responses from trustees, staff, volunteers, and people who use services.

To achieve the Mind Quality Mark, local Minds must be well-run organisations delivering safe, life-changing support for people with mental health problems.