Everyone has their own perspective on mental health, especially those who have experienced it. 'An untimely death on Passchendaele Ward' is written and performed by members 'The Orphans of Beulah' - a theatre group consisting of mental health service users and survivors. It is a modern day farce f…
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A short introduction to this album.
Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.
The first patients' council meeting is scheduled, but it's a no-show. One patient accidentally turns up, and passes on the news of a terrible happening on Passchendaele Ward the previous night.
Transcript -- The first patients' council meeting is scheduled, but it's a no-show. One patient accidentally turns up, and passes on the news of a terrible happening on Passchendaele Ward the previous night.
The Patients' advocate calls Gus Tarpow, the Unit manager, to discuss the unfortunate incident.
Transcript -- The Patients' advocate calls Gus Tarpow, the Unit manager, to discuss the unfortunate incident.
Nurse Moking and Nurse O'Render discuss their jobs, whilst Nurse Moking is casually taking medication meant for the patients.
Transcript -- Nurse Moking and Nurse O'Render discuss their jobs, whilst Nurse Moking is casually taking medication meant for the patients.
The Unit Manger, Gus, meets with Bill (a friendly pharmaceutical salesman) and they discuss the merits of cheap medication. Bill also speaks to Gus about the unfortunate incident.
Transcript -- The Unit Manger, Gus, meets with Bill (a friendly pharmaceutical salesman) and they discuss the merits of cheap medication. Bill also speaks to Gus about the unfortunate incident.
Two patients, Maria and Deidre, discuss the workings of the ward, and decide it's time to leave.
Transcript -- Two patients, Maria and Deidre, discuss the workings of the ward, and decide it's time to leave.
Gus, the unit manager, discusses the incident with Nurse O'Render. Nurse Moking is no-where to be found.They prepare for the the Mental Health Act Commissioner's visit.
Transcript -- Gus, the unit manager, discusses the incident with Nurse O'Render. Nurse Moking is no-where to be found.They prepare for the the Mental Health Act Commissioner's visit.
Nurse O'Render confides in Maria and Deidre what happened to Nurse Moking. She needs their help to move her - but where to?
Transcript -- Nurse O'Render confides in Maria and Deidre what happened to Nurse Moking. She needs their help to move her - but where to?
The commissioner discusses access policies with the Unit Manager, and demands to see the patient advocate to discuss the unfortunate incident.
Transcript -- The commissioner discusses access policies with the Unit Manager, and demands to see the patient advocate to discuss the unfortunate incident.
Nurse O'Render explains to the advocate why Nurse Moking is currently residing in her cupboard, and why she needs to be moved! The Commissioner meets with the patient advocate and discusses the incident.
Transcript -- Nurse O'Render explains to the advocate why Nurse Moking is currently residing in her cupboard, and why she needs to be moved! The Commissioner meets with the patient advocate and discusses the incident.
The commissioner wants to see the notes from the night in question, but they haven't yet been written up. Nurse O'Render explains what happened on that fateful night.
Transcript -- The commissioner wants to see the notes from the night in question, but they haven't yet been written up. Nurse O'Render explains what happened on that fateful night.
Nurse O'Render discusses her worries about the upcoming tribunal with patients Maria and Deidre.
Transcript -- Nurse O'Render discusses her worries about the upcoming tribunal with patients Maria and Deidre.
The tribunal takes place. The judge arrives, and it's none other than Bill, the friendly pharmaceutical salesman! The patients stand up for themselves, and take matters into their own hands.
Transcript -- The tribunal takes place. The judge arrives, and it's none other than Bill, the friendly pharmaceutical salesman! The patients stand up for themselves, and take matters into their own hands.
A group of service users discuss the video "An Untimely Death on Passchendaele Ward" with reference to their own experiences of institutional mental health care.
Transcript -- A group of service users discuss the video "An Untimely Death on Passchendaele Ward" with reference to their own experiences of institutional mental health care.
Practitioners and professionals discuss the video "An Untimely Death on Passchendaele Ward", reflecting on the balance of care and control in mental health treatment.
Transcript -- Practitioners and professionals discuss the video "An Untimely Death on Passchendaele Ward", reflecting on the balance of care and control in mental health treatment.
Jonathan Leach of the course team outlines The Open University course and who it's aimed at.
Transcript -- Jonathan Leach of the course team outlines The Open University course and who it's aimed at.
Jonathan Leach of the course team explains why drama is a powerful way of exploring mental health issues.
Jonathan Leach of the course team talks about his background and how he became involved in the field of mental health.
Transcript -- Jonathan Leach of the course team talks about his background and how he became involved in the field of mental health.
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