Neglect by provider contributed to death of child in mental health setting, jury concludes
Gross failings by Priory Group contributed to the death of 14-year-old Amy…
Private mental health hospital closed after being rated inadequate in every area inspected by CQC
Harcourt House, a private 10-bed mental health hospital in Catford, southeast London,…
Pilot scheme doubles number of key health checks received by people with serious mental illness
A pilot scheme in 4 mental health trusts almost doubled the number…
Care Quality Commission launches new five-year strategy
Care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has launched a new 5-year…
Child and adolescent mental health charities receive funding to provide training events for professionals
Three child and adolescent mental health charities have received funding from Health…
London-based mental health schemes receive £500,000 funding boost
Community organisations providing mental health services to people in London have received…
Assistant coroner calls on government to address gaps in mental health protocol for 16 and 17-year-olds following teen’s suicide
An assistant coroner has said he will write to Health Secretary Jeremy…
Online cognitive behavioural therapy tool launched for people with multiple sclerosis
A free online cognitive behavioural therapy tool has been launched that has…
Time for quick, easy access to the right care for people with psychosis
In this guest blog, Andrea Mechelli welcomes the introduction of maximum waiting…
Mental health training package in development for NHS 111 call handlers
An e-learning package is being developed that aims to better equip NHS…