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Seeing double
- Authors:
- GORRY Ann, DODD Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, September 2009, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The Dual Diagnosis Programme was set up in 2005 to improve and develop services for people with a mental illness and a drug or alcohol addiction problem. This article presents key points from policy guidance, reports on the Programme plan for 2009/10 and highlights good practice in the field.
Overview of the NIMHE/CSIP national dual diagnosis programme in England
- Authors:
- GORRY Ann, DODD Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 1(1), August 2008, pp.9-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article reviews the work of the national dual diagnosis programme established in England in response to recommendations for improvements in the way that services treat people with mental health problems and substance misuse issues. National policy drivers are explained, as well as the aims and achievements of the programme to date.
Developing a capable dual diagnosis strategy: a good practice guide
- Authors:
- HUGHES Liz, GORRY Ann, DODD Tom
- Publisher:
- National Mental Health Development Unit
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 11p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This document, for commissioners and lead providers of services involved in the care and treatment of people with a dual diagnosis, describes how a Dual Diagnosis Strategy will set out the vision and values for local service provision and be the focal point for collaboration between all key stakeholders at a local level. People with a dual diagnosis of mental health and substance use often have multiple and complex long term needs, which require a comprehensive, coordinated, seamless, multi-agency response. However, due to a variety of factors (such as resources, lack of clarity around local service responses, and a lack of workforce skills), this group often fail to receive good quality and consistent care. A robust local Dual Diagnosis Strategy will set out the vision and values for local service provision, and be the focal point for collaboration between all key stakeholders at a local level. A successful strategy will be able to account for the varying needs of all groups and will be comprehensive and flexible in its approach. This document is designed to support the development of a capable dual diagnosis strategy built on recommendations from national policy guidance and best practice.
Dual diagnosis - developing capable practitioners to improve services
- Authors:
- MANLEY David, GORRY Ann, DODD Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 1(1), August 2008, pp.20-26.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Developing capable practitioners who offer high quality care can bring significant improvement to dual diagnosis services. This paper offers some practical solutions and proposes that the wider dissemination of existing skills and resources could effect substantial change. It explores opportunities for building flexible partnerships with health, social care and higher education institutions to meet the training and support needs of the workforce in delivering care to service users with co-existing mental health and substance misuse problems. The article draws on existing practice.