The results of a survey about practice in England during the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey, carried out by Community Care, was completed by nearly 500 people working in adults’, children’s and mental health services, 92 percent of them qualified social workers. The survey found that more than half of practitioners have had to carry out duties that caused them anxiety because of infection risk, though three-quarters approve of their employer's response to the crisis.
The results of a survey about practice in England during the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey, carried out by Community Care, was completed by nearly 500 people working in adults’, children’s and mental health services, 92 percent of them qualified social workers. The survey found that more than half of practitioners have had to carry out duties that caused them anxiety because of infection risk, though three-quarters approve of their employer's response to the crisis.
Subject terms:
Covid-19, adult social care, childrens social care, social workers, mental health services;
Highlights the benefits social work has brought to NHS mental health teams. The article stresses the importance of providing professional leadership support social workers within the mental health teams to enable integrated services to work effectively.
Highlights the benefits social work has brought to NHS mental health teams. The article stresses the importance of providing professional leadership support social workers within the mental health teams to enable integrated services to work effectively.
Subject terms:
integrated services, mental health services, NHS, professional role, social workers;
Manchester Offenders: Diversion Engagement Liaison (MO:DEL) service is working to reduce reoffending among offenders with mental health problems who have additional needs. The services helps them engage with mental health and substance misuse services. Staff involved in the project include one social worker, one probation officer, four nurses and a consultant nurse. Two short case studies show how the project has changed the lives of two offenders.
Manchester Offenders: Diversion Engagement Liaison (MO:DEL) service is working to reduce reoffending among offenders with mental health problems who have additional needs. The services helps them engage with mental health and substance misuse services. Staff involved in the project include one social worker, one probation officer, four nurses and a consultant nurse. Two short case studies show how the project has changed the lives of two offenders.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, mentally disordered offenders, offenders, substance misuse, diversion;
Increasing stress among the Muslim community in the UK is impacting on their mental health. The need for mental health services to understand the importance of faith when treating the patient is discussed.
Increasing stress among the Muslim community in the UK is impacting on their mental health. The need for mental health services to understand the importance of faith when treating the patient is discussed.
Subject terms:
Islam, mental health problems, mental health services, multicultural approach, Muslims, religious beliefs, stereotyped attitudes;
The barriers that hinder cooperation and joint working between adult mental health services and child protection services are discussed. Some tips to aid joint working are also provided.
The barriers that hinder cooperation and joint working between adult mental health services and child protection services are discussed. Some tips to aid joint working are also provided.
Subject terms:
joint working, mental health services, social workers, child protection;
A recent study from the Audit Commission into joint working and financing between health and social care. 'Means to an end: joint financing across health and social care' is reviewed. The study drew on a literature review and a survey sent to auditors of all councils and primary care trusts in England in 2008. It was found that joint working between health and social care is current under utilised, inspite of the benefits it can bring to service users and in terms of cost savings.
A recent study from the Audit Commission into joint working and financing between health and social care. 'Means to an end: joint financing across health and social care' is reviewed. The study drew on a literature review and a survey sent to auditors of all councils and primary care trusts in England in 2008. It was found that joint working between health and social care is current under utilised, inspite of the benefits it can bring to service users and in terms of cost savings.
Subject terms:
joint working, learning disabilities services, joint financing, local authorities, mental health services, primary care trusts, adult social care;
The findings from the latest Care Quality Commission's 'Count Me In' survey shows that efforts to reduce the number of people from ethnic minorities in the mental health system are failing. The first author reviews the findings, while the second two authors debate the way forward.
The findings from the latest Care Quality Commission's 'Count Me In' survey shows that efforts to reduce the number of people from ethnic minorities in the mental health system are failing. The first author reviews the findings, while the second two authors debate the way forward.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, racial equality, black and minority ethnic people, discrimination;
Many of the effects of recession are well known triggers for mental health problems. Local authorities and the NHS are likely to face the challenge of meeting increased demands on their mental health services with fewer resources. This article discusses the issues and the need for resources to be used effectively.
Many of the effects of recession are well known triggers for mental health problems. Local authorities and the NHS are likely to face the challenge of meeting increased demands on their mental health services with fewer resources. This article discusses the issues and the need for resources to be used effectively.
Subject terms:
mental health services, resource allocation, financing;
Boxing-based fitness classes are helping service users gain confidence at one of several activity schemes run by Mind in Croydon. Some service users have trained as fitness instructors since being involved in the fitness classes.
Boxing-based fitness classes are helping service users gain confidence at one of several activity schemes run by Mind in Croydon. Some service users have trained as fitness instructors since being involved in the fitness classes.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, physical exercise, self-esteem, service users, sport;