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Independent sector mental health care: a 1-day census of private and voluntary sector placements in seven Strategic Health Authority areas in England
- Authors:
- HATFIELD Barbara, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 15(5), September 2007, pp.407-416.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The aims of this study were (i) to map the extent of all mental health placements in the independent sector, for adults of working age, and elderly people (excluding those with a diagnosis of dementia placed in Local Authority care homes), on a census date, across the areas in which the study was commissioned; (ii) to identify the characteristics of the population in placements; (iii) to explore some of the characteristics of the placements and the patterns of use within the private and voluntary sectors; and (iv) to identify the funding source of placements, and cost differences between the private and voluntary sector. The study took place in seven Strategic Health Authority areas, and information was sought from all Primary Care Trust and Social Services commissioners of mental health services, including regional secure commissioning teams, within those areas. A cross-sectional sample was used. Information was requested in relation to every individual meeting the inclusion criteria, placed in independent (private or voluntary) psychiatric hospitals, registered mental nursing homes and care homes on a specified study ‘census date’ of 28 June 2004 in six of the Strategic Health Authority areas, and 7 October 2004 in the seventh. Information was recorded on a standard questionnaire specifically designed for the study. Information was obtained on 3535 adults and 1623 elderly people in private or voluntary facilities. The largest groups of adults and elderly people had diagnoses of severe mental illnesses (42.1% and 30.5%, respectively), and placements were described as ‘continuing care’ or rehabilitation, with a ‘niche’ in specialist forensic care. Around four-fifths of units were in the private sector, which for adults was significantly more expensive than the voluntary sector. A large proportion of units (47.2% of adult placements and 59.3% of placements for elderly people) had only single placements from particular commissioning authorities, whilst others had large numbers, raising issues for effective commissioning. The distance of placements from patients’ area of origin, is also an issue highlighted by the study. The study findings are discussed in relation to commissioning practice, and the development of the independent sector in mental health care.
Mental health training needs amongst staff of Probation Approved Premises: a comparison with mental health hostel staff in the voluntary sector
- Authors:
- HATFIELD Barbara, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Probation Journal, 52(2), June 2005, pp.137-152.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The recognition of significant levels of mental health need amongst people in contact with the criminal justice system has led to many new areas of partnership working between mental health and the criminal justice system. The training needs of staff within the criminal justice system in England and Wales is recognized as an important area for service development and has to date been largely unexplored. This article examines many of the issues as identified when comparing the mental health training needs and experiences of staff working in two forms of residential service - Probation Approved Premises and voluntary sector mental health services.
The mental health of residents of approved premises in the Greater Manchester probation area: a cohort study
- Authors:
- HATFIELD Barbara, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Probation Journal, 51(2), June 2004, pp.101-115.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Reports on a 12 month cohort study of mental disorder among residents of approved premises within the Greater Manchester probation area which had contracted psychiatric support via the local NHS Trust. Generally high rates of mental health problems were identified, particularly at the premises with psychiatric support and the women's premises, and also among bailees across all premises. Not all of those with mental health problems were receiving mental health services. Implications for service development within the probation service and alongside health and social care agencies are considered.
Mental health and the Asian communities: a local survey
- Authors:
- HATFIELD Barbara, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 26(3), June 1996, pp.315-336.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Describes a survey of people from the Asian communities in 'Milltown' which includes people who used mental health services, family members of service users, and members of the Asian general public. Personal and social stresses of the group were explored as were their perceptions of the 'causes' of mental ill-health and appropriate responses. A range of issues identified by respondents surrounded the cultural acceptability of services. The findings of the survey are compared with similar studies, which focus on indigenous white British service users. Some findings are common; other issues are specific to this Asian group.
Accommodation and employment: a survey into the circumstances and expressed needs of users of mental health services in a northern town
- Authors:
- HATFIELD Barbara, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 22(1), 1992, pp.61-73.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Interviews with service users with severe and long-term conditions revealed their greatest needs to be in the area of housing and employment.
The support networks of people with severe, long-term mental health problems
- Authors:
- HATFIELD Barbara, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 6(1), 1992, pp.25-40.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Examines the areas of relationships and professional support to mental health service users with severe, long-term mental health problems. The tenuous nature of support available to many service users both in the community and in staffed settings is identified, and it is argued that for real improvements in quality of life, the newly-emerging care manager role will need to address explicitly the relationship environment of people with such problems.
Supporting older people with dementia: the service needs of informal carers
- Authors:
- HATFIELD Barbara, HUXLEY Peter, MOHAMAD Hadi, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Services Research, 4, 1994, pp.10-21.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
The direction of policy for adults with continuing care needs over the past decade has resulted in a marked shift from hospital to community provision. This shift has been accompanied by an increasing emphasis on non-institutional care, i.e. care in the person's home as a priority. The principle source of care for older people therefore becomes the immediate family. Looks at the service needs of informal carers of older people with dementia.