All Mental health articles – Page 32
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CommentAct now to deliver the stroke priorities in the long-term plan
After this difficult winter is behind us, we must see a renewed focus on commissioning the right evidence-based interventions to deliver better acute and post-stroke care, writes Juliet Bouverie
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Expert BriefingLondon Eye: How are hospital bosses feeling? Surprisingly upbeat
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by HSJ bureau chief Ben Clover.
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Expert BriefingA very pressured ‘calm before the storm’ in London
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover.
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News‘Chief executive of the year’ to retire after 25 years
A winner of HSJ’s chief executive of the year award is to retire next year, she has announced.
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NewsTrust confirms new CEO after six-month wait
Ify Okocha has been appointed chief executive of Oxleas Foundation Trust, after six months as an interim.
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NewsNHSE pressure led to ‘toxic environment’, report into patient’s death told
NHS England has denied creating a ‘toxic environment’ during a push to reduce the number of people with learning disabilities living in ‘modern-day asylums’, after the criticism emerged in a report detailing sweeping structural failings that contributed to a 47-year-old man’s death.
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NewsPatients face ‘inevitable rationing’ as one in four psychiatry posts not substantive
Psychiatry is facing a ‘double whammy’ of chronic consultant shortages where patient care is being rationed and under-pressure doctors are working with ‘hands tied behind their backs’, a leading clinician has warned.
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HSJ LocalAcute boss moves to lead mental health trust
A mental health and community services provider has appointed an acute hospital boss as its new chief executive.
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NewsRevealed: Widespread gaps in ‘gold-standard’ service a year on from NHSE launch
More than half of England has limited or no access to a ‘gold standard’ eating disorder programme proven to halve the need for intensive treatment, a year after NHS England funded 18 pilot projects in the wake of five women’s anorexia deaths, HSJ analysis reveals.
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Expert BriefingLondon Eye: Omicron in the capital
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover.
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NewsAcutely unwell prisoners left in ‘limbo’ due to lack of mental health beds
People needing acute mental health treatment are being left in prison for extended periods, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsCrisis referrals leap by almost 75pc
Referrals to mental health crisis services in England have increased by almost 75 per cent ‘post-pandemic’, senior NHS leaders have revealed.
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Awards 2021: Mental Health Innovation of the Year
WINNER: Reprezent, Healthy London Partnership and the University of Sheffield: On The Level - Interactive Mental Health TV show for Pupils
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CommentContinuing healthcare is failing those with dementia
For anyone who is living with dementia, with the condition’s progressive nature and potential to lead to spiralling care costs, NHS continuing healthcare can be a lifeline, writes Dr Hilda Hayo
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Expert BriefingLondon Eye: Five go chief exec-ing
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover.
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CommentTackling the forgotten backlogs caused by the pandemic
Susan Mitchell on the legacy of delayed care which is very much evident for people with dementia
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NewsCQC restricts provider’s admissions after staff ‘fell asleep’ during patient observations
Adult wards at a major independent mental health provider where it was claimed staff fell asleep during work have been described as unsafe, prompting an urgent move to restrict admissions.
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Expert BriefingLondon Eye: A different picture
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover.
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NewsUnaccredited IAPT practitioners carrying out thousands of counselling sessions
Tens of thousands of NHS-funded counselling sessions are still being carried out by practitioners who have not done accredited training courses, HSJ can reveal.