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A strategic assessment of the accommodation with support needs for people with a learning disability, autism and mental health conditions 2020-2030
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Place of publication:
- London
Building the Right Home and the National Service Model state that people should have choice about where they live and who they live with. It is critical that people have the right accommodation to meet their needs to ensure sustainable housing solutions. This means that we have to have a personalised response to accommodation, which will require us to fully understand a person’s individual needs and then seek to meet those needs in the best possible way. The project set out to provide the evidence for accommodation needs in line with the principles that people with learning disabilities and/or autism who display behaviour that challenges, including those with a mental health condition should be supported to live in their own homes in the community with the right support, in a home of their choice, where they feel happy and safe. To assess the accommodation needs case management data was analysed along with interviews with practitioners while those with lived experience took part in designing and completing a survey. The project identified that some existing placements for all cohorts could move to supported living. The 10-year projections across the ICS, taking re-lets into account show a need for 663 units of accommodation with support for those with learning disabilities and autism, while the need for those with severe mental health needs is 653 accommodation units. (Edited publisher abstract)
A whole household approach to young people’s mental health: a ‘must know’ guide for local councillors
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2021
This guide sets out the vital information local leaders need to know about supporting young people’s mental health. A whole household approach to young people’s mental health recognises the important roles that parents, carers or siblings can play in supporting young people’s mental health. The guidance includes section about the duties on councils and their partners; young people's mental health; a whole household approach mental health; what young people told us; engaging young people and families; national policy context and a section on useful resources. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health: how do you know your council is doing all it can to improve mental health?
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises of the role of local government in mental health and wellbeing and updates information from a previous Local Government Association publication ‘Being mindful of mental health’. It outlines some of the main ways local government can contribute to mental health. These include: system-wide leadership through health and wellbeing boards (HWBs); public health responsibilities to promote mental wellbeing and prevent poor mental health across the life course; powers related to mental health for children and young people and for adults; and the overview and scrutiny of mental health provision. It shows how despite limited funding, local areas can make progress by using the following approaches: a shared vision for mental health across local partners, integrating adult social care mental health services with the NHS, linking mental and physical health, and providing tailored support to groups with specific mental health needs. Links to additional resources are included. It is one of the Local Government Association 'must know' series. (Edited publisher abstract)
Public mental health and wellbeing and Covid-19
- Authors:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF PUBLIC HEALTH
- Publishers:
- Local Government Association, Association of Directors of Public Health
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing provides advice for Directors of Public Health about the public mental health and wellbeing issues arising from the Covid-19 outbreak. Directors of Public Health are leading the local public mental health and wellbeing response. It includes a diagram which shows potential mental health impacts of COVID-19 across the life course. It highlights potential short term (for the duration of the epidemic), medium-term (2 year) and long-term impacts, which could result in increased demand on the NHS and local government. The briefing also outlines key principles of local responses, which include; whole system approaches, with agencies working together; interventions targeting the whole population, as well as those at risk; and building on existing programmes and initiatives that promote wellbeing. (Edited publisher abstract)
Improving transition from children to adult mental health services: learning, messages and reflections from the LGA conference
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 13
- Place of publication:
- London
A summary of key messages from an event held to discuss improving transitions for young people as they move from children and young people's mental health services (CAHMS) to adult mental health services. The scope was beyond purely medical services, to all the support a young person may need. This report sets out the recommendations, opinions and suggestions of good practice offered by the delegates. The message highlight the importance of partnership working between agencies; the need to adopt a person and family-centred approach; adopting models of pastoral support rather than just medical support through children and adolescent mental health services; and providing better, earlier support for young people. Short summaries providing examples of local initiatives and links to the presentations delivered on the day are also included. (Edited publisher abstract)
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)
Don't be left in the dark: children and young people's mental health
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 7
- Place of publication:
- London
This short guide provides an overview of the challenges facing mental health and wellbeing services for children and young people and outlines priorities for Government action. It identifies a lack of capacity to meet the level of need, insufficient funding for prevention and early intervention services, insufficient integration between inpatient and community services. It calls for Government to improve levels of funding, improve standards to make sure funding is spent wisely, and prioritise prevention and early intervention, with funding for independent counselling in every secondary school. It part of the 'Don't be left in the dark' series. (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)