Public Perception of Privacy & Dignity in Hospitals

Public Perception of Privacy & Dignity in Hospitals , 2007, Department of Health
For the full-text of this report click on the title above
Abstract: Is research, conducted by Ipsos MORI, involved 2,000 interviews with members of the public across the country. It was designed to explore perceptions towards privacy and dignity in hospitals, with particular emphasis on [...]

EcoMinds - Helping people with mental distress

Ecominds   21st April 2008, MIND, Patient Information
The Ecominds funding scheme
Ecominds is an open grant programme run by Mind as an award partner of the Big Lottery Fund. The programme has £7.5 million to distribute to around 125 new and existing projects around England focusing on mental health and the environment over the next five years.
The [...]

The Inside Story: The impact of depression on daily life

   The Inside Story: The impact of depression on daily life, 21st April 2008, Depression Allliance, England
Abstract:
This report reveals the inside story on depression at work.

People with depression are in need of more help and support from their employers and colleagues according to the results of new research revealed to coincide with Depression Awareness Week [...]

Living on the Edge: enabling older owner occupiers with moderate learning disabilities to live independently

  Living on the Edge: enabling older owner occupiers with moderate learning disabilities to live independently, Care and Repair, 15th April 2008
Abstract:
National housing charity, Care & Repair England, is calling for a radical change in the way that older people are dealt with if their homes degenerate into chaos.
 In a hard hitting report, ‘Living [...]

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards implementation tool

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards implementation tool, Department of Health, April 2008
Abstract: The Department has developed an implementation tool that  local Mental Capacity Act implementation networks may wish to use when estimating the number of assessments and staff that are likely to be required in 2009 / 10.

Statistics on NHS Stop Smoking Services in England April to December 2007

Statistics on NHS Stop Smoking Services in England April to December 2007 , NHS  The information Centre, April 2008
Abstract: This quarterly report presents provisional results from the monitoring of the NHS Stop Smoking Services for the period April to December 2007, and for the first time this year, provides information on the use of varenicline (Champix®).
 The [...]

Transition: Moving on Well

Transition: Moving on well, Department of Health, 19th March 2008
Abstract: A good practice guide on effective transition from children’s to adult services for young people with complex health needs has been published by the Department of Health and the Department for Schools, Children and Families.
The guide will help ensure that the young person and their [...]

Elderly - Improving Strength and Balance: Avoiding falls in later life

  Improving Strength and Balance: Avoiding falls in later life , 4th April 2008, QMUL, Patient Information
The site contains the following:

Some facts
Why falls occur
Consequences
Treatment and rehabilitation
What to do if you fall
Prevention
Printable factsheets
Test your knowledge
Local information

In the Know - Using Infomation to Make Better Decisions

   In the Know - Using Infomation to Make Better Decisions, a discussion paper, Audit Commission, Februay 2008
Abstract: This paper is not quite the same as other Audit Commission studies. Instead of analysing issues and presenting solutions, this paper aims to encourage people to think about the information they use whenever they make decisions. And [...]

Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health - Making Recovery a Reality

  Making Recovery a Reality, Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health, March 2008
Abstract:

“Two or three years ago I realised that you really could recover…I thought that once you had it, that was it – but you can recover. I find that quite an amazing fact…”

‘Recovery’ is an idea whose time has come. At its heart is [...]

NICE Guidance - Atypical psychosis (first onset) - neuro-imaging

    Atypical psychosis (first onset) - neuro-imaging, NICE, February 2008
Summary
Structural neuroimaging, using methods called magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed axial tomography (CT) scanning, is not recommended for use routinely to examine all people who have had a first episode of psychosis.

Forensic Mental Health Services - Facts and Figures on Current Provision

   Forensic Mental Health Services - Facts and Figures on Current Provision, September 2007, Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
Abstract: Forensic mental health services provide care for people who have come into contact with the criminal justice system and have been transferred to secure NHS services.
This factfile brings together figures from many sources about forensic services [...]

The Crisp Report - Global health partnerships: the UK contribution to health in developing countries

    The Crisp Report -  Global health partnerships: the UK contribution to health in developing countries, 13th February 2008, Lord Crisp
Lord Crisp’s report in response to an invitation from the Prime Minister and the Secretaries of State for Health and International Development to look at how UK experience and expertise in health could be used [...]

Schizophrenia - Think Twice Service User Handbook & Health Professional Companion Guide from SANE

  Think Twice ‘Getting Well, Staying Well’ - A handbook for understanding relapse for people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and their carers, 2006, SANE
Think Twice ‘Getting Well, Staying Well’ - A companion to understanding relapse for healthcare professionals involved in the care of people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, 2006, SANE
The Think Twice service [...]

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies implementation plan: National guidelines for regional delivery

  Improving Access to Psychological Therapies implementation plan: National guidelines for regional delivery, 26th February 2008, Department of Health
This document provides SHAs, PCTs, training providers and service providers with an overview of what is needed to deliver the implementation of IAPT. The additional funding from the Comprehensive Spending Review 2007 will pay for the major [...]

Section 32 Mental Capacity Act - Guidance on nominating a consultee for research involving adults who lack capacity to consent

   Guidance on nominating a consultee for research involving adults who lack capacity to consent, February 2008, Department of Health
This guidance sets out how to identify an appropriate consultee for the purposes of section 32 of the Mental Capacity Act. 
The Act requires the researcher to take reasonable steps to identify a person who, as a [...]

Be Prepared to be Inspired! Read the Review of Arts and Health Working Group

   Report of the Review of Arts and Health Working Group, April 2007, Department of Health
Thankyou to Sally Sampson, Drama Therapist, Lancaster for this recommendation an “inspirational read”
The report sets out the findings and recommendations of the Review of Arts and Health Working Group, which was set up by Harry Cayton, the National Director for [...]

BMA - Alcohol Misuse: Tackling the UK Epidemic

    Alcohol misuse: tackling the UK epidemic from the BMA, considers the problematic levels of alcohol misuse in the UK and is not aimed at those who enjoy consuming alcohol in moderation. It examines the patterns and trends of alcohol consumption and goes on to review the range of adverse effects both on the individual [...]

Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: A strategy for England

     Healthy weight, healthy lives: a cross-government strategy for England., 23rd January 2008, Department of Health
This cross-government strategy is the first step in a sustained programme to support people to maintain a healthy weight. It will be followed by a public annual report that assesses progress, looks at the latest evidence and trends, and makes recommendations [...]

Alzheimer’s Society - Putting Care Right: Your guide to choosing a care home

    Putting Care Right: Your guide to choosing a care home, 6th February 2008, Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society’s Putting Care Right - your guide to choosing a care home  features the essential issues to consider when deciding on a care home for a person with dementia. It lists questions families can put to care home staff [...]

Doctors Health - Mental Health and Ill Health in Doctors -

   Mental health and ill health in doctors, 20th February 2008, Department of Health
This publication sets out the findings and recommendations of the working group set up to consider what steps might make it less likely that doctors would suffer from mental ill health and easier for them to seek help early.
We know that many [...]

Coronary Heart Disease National Service Framework

   Published to mark the seventh anniversary of the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease and the nearing completion of the capital programme, The Coronary Heart Disease National Service Framework: Building for the future - progress report for 2007 , 18th February 2008, records the meeting of the target of reducing deaths from CVD [...]

The Elderly - Out of Sight, Out of Mind - Age Concern

   Out of sight, out of mind: Social exclusion behind closed doors, 15th February 2008, Age Concern
Social exclusion in later life: summary, solutions and recommendations

Key Facts

1.2 million people over 50 are severely excluded: 400,000 aged 50 to 64, 360,000 aged 65 to 79, and 400,000 aged over 80. They have an average income of just [...]

Therapy Works - The Impact of Arts and Health - The Evidence Base

    The Impact of Arts and Health - The Evidence Base
Abstract: There is a considerable evidence base, from both the UK and internationally, with hundreds of research studies and evaluated projects that clearly demonstrate the benefits of using the arts in health. These are just some of the examples:
• Dr Rosalia Staricoff’s review in 2004 [...]

Healthcare Commission - National Audit of Violence “More than half of nurses on mental health wareds report being physically assaulted at work.

   Healthcare Commission - National Audit of Violence 2006-07 Final Report Working Age Adult Services, 14 February 2008,
Introduction
More than half of nurses on mental health wards report being physically assaulted at work. The figure rises to almost three-quarters for mental health nurses working on wards for patients with  disorders such as dementia.
The findings were [...]

Trans Issues - Medical care for gender variant children and young people: answering families’ questions

    Medical care for gender variant children and young people: answering families’ questions, 14th February 2008, Department of Health
Abstact: This publication provides answers to the questions typically asked by parents of gender variant children and young people (up to the age of 17). It helps families to understand about gender variance and gives some [...]

Healthcare Commission - National Audit of Violence 2006-7 Final Report Older Peoples Services

    Healthcare Commission - National Audit of Violence 2006-7 Final Report Older Peoples Services February 2008
Abstract

This is the second time that the Healthcare Commission and Royal College of Psychiatrists have joined forces to examine the needs of patients and staff with regard to violence in inpatient mental health services. For this audit, the focus has been [...]

We Need to Talk - Psychlogical Therapies - The Evidence-Base for CBT

     WE NEED TO TALK: The case for psychological therapy on the NHS
This report argues that evidence-based talking therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy are as important for the nation’s health as any cancer drug or surgical procedure.
Psychological therapies are known to be eff ective for treating a wide range of mental health conditions. These [...]

ArtFull - Arts, Mental Health & Well-Being Strategy 2006 -2008

     ArtFull - Arts, Mental Health & Well-Being Strategy 2006 -2008
ArtFull, national initiative which promotes the arts and the role they play in improving mental health and wellbeing in Scotland, has recently provided funding for 11 exemplar projects. (An exemplar project is one which demonstrates good practice in a particular area of activity.)

Abstract: The ArtFull [...]

Mental Health Act Commission Twelfth Biennial Report - Risk, Rights, Recovery

   Mental Health Act Commission Twelfth Biennial Report - Risk, Rights, Recovery
finds that there are severe funding issues faced by providers of mental health services in that:

Patients deemed to be a threat to themselves or others are being denied hospital beds while commissioners disagree with regard to funding.

The Mental Health Act Commission has found practitioners [...]