New CQC map highlights lack of places of safety for young people experiencing mental health crisis
Worrying restrictions in access to health-based places of safety for young people…
Royal College of Psychiatrists launch needs-based criteria for old age psychiatry services
A new needs-based criteria for old age psychiatry services has been developed…
Mental health hospital brings shopping experience to service users
Service users at a mental health hospital in West Yorkshire enjoyed a…
Mental health cuts costs the NHS millions, report says
Investing in community-based care and support for people with schizophrenia and psychosis…
Independent mental health advocacy: still cooling out the mark?
Independent mental health advocacy is about more than just an exercise in…
CPS to decide if criminal charges should be brought against officers in Sean Rigg case
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has sent its investigation report into…
Need for a clearly defined role for social work in mental health services, report says
There is a need for a clearly defined role for social work…
Trial placing mental health professionals in police stations and courts goes live
A trial testing a new model of liaison and diversion (L&D) has…
Parity of funding essential for future of mental health services
The NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network has called for parity of funding…
Nominations open for excellence in mental health practice awards
Nominations are now open for the Breakthrough Positive Practice Awards in Mental…