The last article in the special mental health series discusses the array of agencies, statutory and voluntary, involved in mental health services. The problems involved in defining the functions of each is discussed but more clarity is needed.
The last article in the special mental health series discusses the array of agencies, statutory and voluntary, involved in mental health services. The problems involved in defining the functions of each is discussed but more clarity is needed.
Subject terms:
interagency cooperation, interprofessional relations, mental health, mental health problems, multidisciplinary services, priorities, social care provision, social workers, staff, communication;
Looks at the way in which the introduction of community care has raised mental health up the political agenda. Argues for a largescale political solution which would: provide a vision of mental health services; establish boundaries and priorities; and tackle the issue of staff skills. PHOTOCOPY OF ARTICLE KEPT IN LIBRARY OFFICE
Looks at the way in which the introduction of community care has raised mental health up the political agenda. Argues for a largescale political solution which would: provide a vision of mental health services; establish boundaries and priorities; and tackle the issue of staff skills. PHOTOCOPY OF ARTICLE KEPT IN LIBRARY OFFICE
Subject terms:
mental health, mental health problems, policy, priorities, service users, staff, training, central government, community care;
In several recent cases, judges have threatened to summon health secretary Virginia Bottomley to court to explain the lack of beds for mental health patients. Looks at whether overlapping responsibilities and conflicts of interest are putting mental health services at risk.
In several recent cases, judges have threatened to summon health secretary Virginia Bottomley to court to explain the lack of beds for mental health patients. Looks at whether overlapping responsibilities and conflicts of interest are putting mental health services at risk.
Subject terms:
law courts, legal proceedings, mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, policy, social care provision, central government, community care;