New tool aims to improve physical care of people with mental ill health
A new tool has been launched by NHS England that aims to help frontline staff make key interventions to address the physical health of people with mental illnesses.
New guidance issued to help teachers distinguish between bad behaviour and mental ill health
New guidance that aims to help teachers better identify underlying mental health problems in young people – meaning fewer pupils will wrongly be labelled trouble-makers – has been published by…
Homeless hostel’s counselling service secures extra funding
A homeless accommodation and support service provider has secured funding to extend its psychotherapy service.
Attitudes towards mental health improving despite recession, study finds
The Time to Change programme is having a positive effect on public attitudes to mental health and helping to reduce stigma and discrimination, according to a study.
In the loop
In this guest blog, David Cole, chief executive of Cygnet Health Care, outlines the work the provider is doing to help carers understand what to expect when a loved one…
Work Programme pushing people with disabilities further from work, report finds
Back to work support provided through the Work Programme and Jobcentre Plus is causing severe anxiety for people with disabilities and pushing them further from the job market, a report…
Lack of respite putting carers at risk of depression and worse says survey
A recent survey of carers has revealed the immense emotional and physical strain that a lack of respite opportunities is having on the UK’s 6.5 million carers.
Government rejects calls to scrap Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
The government has decided not to scrap the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) despite a recent House of Lords report saying they should be abandoned.
Animation provides insight into lives of mental health inpatients
Mental health inpatients at Shaftesbury Clinic in southwest London have created a new animated film that aims to provide an insight into life on the wards through 26 everyday objects.
Progress since Bradley Report needs action to be sustained, says Independent Commission
The action taken to improve support for people with mental ill health or learning disabilities in the criminal justice system in the past 5 years since the Bradley Report needs…
