Authors:

SEWELL Hari, WATERHOUSE Sue

Publisher:

NHS Confederation. Mental Health Network

Publication year:

2012

Pagination:

33p.

Place of publication:

London

The links between discrimination, disadvantage and poor mental health are well documented. In terms of access to services, experience of care, and other measures of outcomes, historically some social groups have fared less well. Rates of admission to inpatient mental health units, and rates of detention, continue to be higher for ‘Black African’, ‘Black Caribbean’ and ‘Black Other’ groups than for other population groups. Over the past decade, there have been numerous initiatives and programmes aimed at addressing this issue, however, that effort has not resulted in significant change in terms of measurable improvements in outcomes. The report presents the views of 29 leaders in mental health from around England.  The findings show that weaknesses in commissioning are a main concern.  Progress on race equality is more often in relation to workforce developments.  Improving outcomes for service users is still illusive for most.  The report makes recommendations for leaders at all levels from central government to local delivery.

Subject terms:

mental health services, NHS, racial discrimination, racial equality, commissioning;

Content type:

research

Location(s):

England

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