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Improving children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing: findings from the LGA's peer learning programme
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- London
A report on the learning from the councils involved in the Local Government Association's Peer Learning programme, which aimed to improve the mental health of children and young people by prioritising early help and prevention. Eight councils took part in two learning days and were also partnered with a peer organisation learn to share good practice. The issues of concern to the councils included improving children and young people's access to services, transitions from CAMHS to adult mental health services, co-producing with children, young people and families; and developing a shared multi-agency understanding of high need. The report discusses the five themes that emerged: the value of taking a holistic view of children and young people; hearing young people’s voices and responding through service co-design; the contribution of the wider children’s workforce to supporting the mental health of children and young people; the role of local councillors in championing children’s emotional health and wellbeing; and delivering services in times of organisational change, external change and resource pressure. (Edited publisher abstract)
Public health transformation four years on: maximising the use of limited resources
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 63
- Place of publication:
- London
This compilation of case studies is intended to show how local authorities continue to make progress on improving health and wellbeing and tackling health inequalities since public health was formally transferred from the NHS in April 2013. Public health teams, working with a ‘Health in All Policies' approach across councils, are tackling persistent problems like adult and childhood obesity, mental illness, alcohol abuse, sexually transmitted infections and the health impact of isolation and loneliness in old age, as well as addressing some of the serious health inequalities that still exist within and between communities. These case studies aim to show what potential there is for public health, if properly resourced, to make inroads in improving health and wellbeing. The case study sites cover Birmingham City Council; Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council; Cheshire and Merseyside Public Health Collaborative (Champs); London Borough of Redbridge; Redcar and Cleveland Council; Sheffield City Council; Somerset County Council; and London Borough of Tower Hamlets. (Edited publisher abstract)
Health, work and health related worklessness: a guide for local authorities
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing provides an overview of current evidence on health related worklessness and workplace health, including the economic cost of health-related worklessness and the benefits of being in work for people with long term conditions. It provides a strong business case for local authorities to address the issue and looks at practical ways they can help. Ten case studies highlight the work of local authorities in England. A list of additional resources for local government are also included.
Best start in life: promoting good emotional wellbeing and mental health for children and young people
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper looks at the role local authorities and their partner organisations can play in promoting good mental health in children and young people. Using an early intervention and prevention approach by providing support to children and families at risk can help to ensure mental health problems do not develop. The paper provides information on the scale of problems in children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing and the benefits of early intervention. It makes 10 suggestions to help councils to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people and suggests questions for councillors to ask locally to ensure the best outcomes. Six case study examples also illustrate how councils looking at innovative ways to provide support with a focus on children and families rather than static services. The case studies include services to support mothers with mental health problems, joint working between CAHMS and health visitors, providing support in schools, and a service to help in the transition between child and adult mental health services. (Edited publisher abstract)