Mental Health – Page 60
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NewsLD and autism profile problem worse than MH - CQC chief
Mental health is no longer the NHS’ “Cinderella”, but there are still concerns about the profile of learning disability and autism services, a Care Quality Commission senior chief has said.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Not a good look
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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NewsCommunity and MH nurse numbers rise for first time since 2009
The number of registered nurses working in NHS community and mental health services have risen year on year for the first time, after almost a decade of decline.
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HSJ LocalTrust reviews 250 patients waiting to access flagship service
One of England’s largest mental health trusts is reviewing 250 patients who have endured long waits to access one of its flagship services.
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CommentWhy the NHS needs to learn from the rest of the world
To deliver the best care possible, any health system must look to its neighbours, says Layla McCay
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CommentCaptain Cook's lessons for the NHS long-term plan
The NHS should endeavour to follow the example of Captain Cook’s three great expeditions when it sets about integrating and transforming care, writes Claire Fuller
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NewsMental health services provider's hospital put in special measures
A major provider of inpatient learning disability and mental health services has had one of its hospitals placed into special measures by the Care Quality Commission, which raised concerns staff failed to respond to urgent requests from patients in seclusion.
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CommentPrimary care networks are about much more than general practice
The development of primary care networks needs to be seen through a broader lens than general practice, involving other providers of community-based services. By Beccy Baird
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CommentDo not ignore the specialist contribution when rethinking CAMHS
Dr Nick Waggett discusses the bottlenecks that cause difficulties in managing demand for children and young people’s mental health services and suggests some possible solutions
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Specialised services to get biggest share of NHS funding growth
Spending on specialised services is due to rise by around 5.6 per cent per year under new commissioning plans – significantly more than spend on local mental health and community services.
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NewsCCG backs downgrade of 'temporarily closed' A&E
Commissioners are set to approve the permanent downgrade of the A&E department at the country’s smallest hospital trust.
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HSJ InteractiveIntegrating care for children and young people
Jon Rouse on the renewed national emphasis on children and young people’s health, and how Greater Manchester is working specifically towards it
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NewsNew data reveals 'shocking' uptake of yearly health checks
Nearly half of people in England with a learning disability did not receive an annual health check last year, new data has revealed.
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: The C word
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.
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HSJ LocalLeading chair appointed to special measures trust
The chair of an outstanding trust has been appointed to lead Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust, which is in special measures.
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NewsExclusive: Trusts 'limiting access' to psychosis services
Struggling community teams have resorted to “limiting access” to services for seriously ill patients as investment fails to reach the front line, an official report has claimed.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: All change at the top
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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NewsCommunity health spend cut while primary care boomed - new data
Community health service spending by the NHS has been cut over the past two financial years, while primary care saw large real terms increases, according to data newly released by NHS England.
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CommentMental health: Commitments are welcome but it’s time to see improvement
A comprehensive, cross-government strategy is also needed to complement the NHS plan to tackle issues which have an enormous impact on the day-to-day experiences of people with mental health problems, writes Paul Farmer.