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Mental health in Scotland: improving the physical health of those with a mental illness
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The Scottish Government is undertaking a consultation on the draft report, Improving the Physical Health of those with Mental Illness. Among other issues the draft report covers and includes: the evidence base on the need for change, aspects of care management, proposals for review of performance, and steps to ensuring equity and other dimensions. The report also makes six recommendations for forward attention and action to bring about early change and improvement.
Delivering for mental health: mental health and substance misuse consultation draft: consultations June-September 2007
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 50p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Delivering for Mental Health (2006) committed to translating the principles of Mind the Gaps and A Fuller Life into practical measures and advice on what action needs to be taken to move the joint agenda forward and support joined-up local delivery by the end of 2007. This consultation invites comments and suggestions on the issues and recommendations made within this report.
Talk to me 2: suicide and self harm prevention strategy and action plan for Wales: consultation document
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
A consultation document, seeking views on the national action plan to reduce suicide and self-harm in Wales. The plan sets out the strategic aims and objectives for the period 2014- 2019. It identifies priority people, places and actions and sets out how to deliver action nationally and locally. The consultation period ends on 5 March 2015. (Edited publisher abstract)
Peer support for children and young people's mental health: a call for evidence
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Education
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Education
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- London
A Government call for evidence to gather people's views, knowledge and experience of peer support programmes for children and young people’s mental wellbeing. Peer support includes a variety of different models, from helping a friend discuss issues, befriending schemes, and formal group support sessions within supportive environment. The call for evidence seeks information what works in peer support for children and young people’s mental wellbeing; the approaches that are currently available; and evidence that can be applied to develop and improve services in the future. Consultation questions also cover types of support, training and accreditation that are beneficial for peer supporters, the use of online peer support, and linking peer support with specialist mental health services. Evidence can be submitted through an online survey. The call for evidence closes on Thursday 24 March 2016. A separate call has also been launched to gather the views of young people. (Edited publisher abstract)
No voice unheard, no right ignored: key themes from the consultation responses
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 118
- Place of publication:
- London
Between March and May 2015, the Department of Health asked people and organisations to share their views about strengthening the rights and choices of people to live in the community, especially people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health conditions. This document summarises the main trends in responses to the consultation. There were 481 responses to the consultation: half came from individuals or families, and half from organisations or groups. Most responses from individuals were from service users or family members and carers. Most responses from organisations were from voluntary sector groups, followed by local authorities and the NHS. The responses covered a range of themes, including: being part of the community; being listened to; the Mental Health Act 1983; budgets and finances; and physical and mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Direct payments for self-directed care: draft policy and practice guidance
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive Health Department Adult Support and Protection Unit
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Health Department
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 93p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Draft guidance on direct payments is presented for consultation. It is split into three parts. Part 1 is an introduction to direct payments for anyone who is thinking this could be the right approach for the. Part 2 describes how to set up simple and effective direct payments schemes, and is principally directed at local authority staff. Part 3 goes into greater depth about how direct payments apply to some groups, for example disabled children and mental health service users.
Draft National Care Standards: first tranche - a consultation paper
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 99p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This consultation document sets out the first three draft National Care Standards for care of older people, people with mental health problems, and children and young people. This first tranche focuses on standards in care homes.
Draft national care standards: consultation document - first tranche
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 99p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The proposal to develop National Care Standards for a wide range of social care provision was set out in the White Paper: Aiming for Excellence (March_1999). The standards need to be in place for the proposed new Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care. (S.C.R.C.) This consultation document sets out the first 3 draft National Care Standards for care of - Older People, People with Mental Health Problems and, Children and Young People. This first tranche focuses on standards in care homes. Subsequent tranches will cover other groups and also domiciliary and day services
Mental health and wellbeing plan: discussion paper
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health and Social Care
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health and Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Place of publication:
- London
This discussion paper and call for evidence seeks views on what we can do to improve everyone's mental health and wellbeing. The government is developing a new cross-government, ten-year plan for mental health and wellbeing for England to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes, particularly for people who experience worse outcomes than the general population. This discussion paper and call for evidence seeks views on how to: promote positive mental wellbeing; prevent the onset of mental ill-health; intervene earlier when people need support with their mental health; improve the quality and effectiveness of treatment for mental health conditions; support people living with mental health conditions to live well; and improve support for people in crisis. The consultation closes on 7 July 2022. (Edited publisher abstract)
Peer support and children's and young people's mental health: analysis of call for evidence activities
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Education
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Education
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 37
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises responses and presents analysis of the findings to a call for evidence on people’s knowledge and experience of peer support for children and young people’s mental health. This included support available within schools, in community settings and online. The call for evidence comprised a range of workshops, an online call for evidence, a literature review and polls on social media to gain maximum engagement with young people. This report provides an analysis of findings for nine themes: interest in peer support programmes for mental wellbeing; key features of successful peer support programmes; peer support for children and young people’s mental wellbeing; setting up mental wellbeing peer support programmes; training, information and support; recognition and rewards; online support; and access to specialist services. The findings for each of the different data sources: workshops, online surveys, Twitter polls and research review are presented separately for each theme. (Edited publisher abstract)