Mental health
Public attitudes to mental health are changing and the government has prioritised the sector for investment with at least £2bn in additional spending pledged in the 2018 budget. Service improvements include better support for children and young people, new crisis services and support in accident and emergency departments. Longer term the NHS is looking at implementing more targets for service delivery bringing the sector into line with acute providers as part of the wider parity of esteem agenda. Read the latest mental health stories and stay in touch by signing up to our newsletters.
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NHS England singles out failing mental health trusts
Ten mental health trusts have been singled out by NHS England for dragging down the national performance on mental health out of area placements, HSJ has learned.
Draft CQC report had accused Whorlton Hall staff of 'bullying'
NHSE to step in after CCG rewrote teenager's mortality review
Special measures for hospital where patients had to 'lie on floor'
Investigation launched into safeguarding at psychiatric unit
Learning disability nurse shortage to hit 'critical levels'
