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Mental health support in local communities: what role can integrated advice play?
- Author:
- MEROLA Roberto
- Publisher:
- Citizens Advice
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing on the experience of Citizens Advice, this briefing explores how integrating advice into the mental health care and local services can result in better use of council resources and better support for people with mental health problems. It highlights how, by working with Citizens Advice, local authorities can reduce pressure on local services by stopping people’s practical problems from escalating and building resilience and by supporting people into work. (Edited publisher abstract)
The mental health literacy of British community pharmacists
- Authors:
- MORRAL Kim, MORRAL Jordi
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Training Education and Practice, 12(2), 2017, pp.98-110.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the mental health literacy (MHL) of British community pharmacists. Design/methodology/approach: A survey instrument was sent by facsimile to a random sample of community pharmacists in England, Scotland and Wales. The survey instrument contained items concerning recognition of the symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, the helpfulness of a range of interventions, mental health stigma and the degree of comfort providing pharmaceutical care to people with mental health problems. Findings: Among community pharmacists (n=329) symptom recognition was high for depression but lower for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Pharmacists showed a preference for evidence-based interventions and support for psychological therapies and physical activity for all three mental health problems. Pharmacists expressed less comfort providing pharmacy services to people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression than cardiovascular disease. Mental health stigma was higher for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder than depression, with many pharmacists holding misperceptions about schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Practical implications: The study findings indicate the need for enhanced mental health content in the undergraduate pharmacy curriculum which should challenge misperceptions of mental illness. (Edited publisher abstract)
The Welsh Government's Supporting People programme
- Author:
- AUDITOR GENERAL FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Wales Audit Office
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 82
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Examines whether the Welsh Government has put in place effective arrangements to manage the Supporting People Programme and ensure it is delivering high-quality and appropriately-targeted services. The Programme provides grant funding to local authorities to deliver directly, or through third-party providers, housing-related support services, which are intended to help vulnerable people to live as independently as possible. The report finds that the Welsh Government has made a significant investment in the Supporting People Programme since its inception in 2003, both through direct funding for the Programme and the time and resources spent reviewing Programme delivery arrangements. However, it concludes that, despite some strengthening of arrangements, action taken to address some longstanding concerns about the Programme’s design and delivery has not always been effective. Progress in some key areas has been slow, including in establishing a comprehensive and reliable understanding of the Programme’s impact. There are also inconsistencies in the way the Programme is being managed at a local and regional level, due in part to inadequate Welsh Government guidance. (Edited publisher abstract)
Replacing DoLS: proposals appraised
- Author:
- JOLLEY David
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 25(4), 2017, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The author describes why there is a need to replace the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs) and explains how proposals from the Law Commission will be cheaper and more manageable than the system currently in place (Edited publisher abstract)
Social prescribing and health and well-being
- Author:
- WELSH NHS CONFEDERATION
- Publisher:
- Welsh NHS Confederation
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 5
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This briefing paper sets out the important role that social prescribing has on the health and well-being of the population in Wales and highlights some of the social prescribing initiatives already in place which show how patients are benefiting from integrated, person-centred and non-medical services. The initiatives include the Valleys Steps programme which considers alternatives for seeking medical treatment for ongoing mental health issues; Gofal Community Food Co-ops, which provide opportunities for mental health patients to interact with members of the local community; and Care and Repair Cymru’s Warm Homes Prescription Scheme. It also highlights existing evidence which shows the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of social prescribing. (Edited publisher abstract)
Informal mental health patients: what are they told of their legal rights?
- Authors:
- ASHMORE Russell, CARVER Neil
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 22(1), 2017, pp.51-62.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to determine what written information is given to informally admitted patients in England and Wales regarding their legal rights in relation to freedom of movement and treatment. Design/methodology/approach: Information leaflets were obtained by a search of all National Health Service mental health trust websites in England and health boards in Wales and via a Freedom of Information Act 2000 request. Data were analysed using content analysis. Findings: Of the 61 organisations providing inpatient care, 27 provided written information in the form of a leaflet. Six provided public access to the information leaflets via their website prior to admission. Although the majority of leaflets were accurate the breadth and depth of the information varied considerably. Despite a common legal background there was confusion and inconsistency in the use of the terms informal and voluntary as well as inconsistency regarding freedom of movement, the right to refuse treatment and discharge against medical advice. Research limitations/implications: The research has demonstrated the value of Freedom of Information Act 2000 requests in obtaining data. Further research should explore the effectiveness of informing patients of their rights from their perspective. Practical implications: Work should be undertaken to establish a consensus of good practice in this area. Information should be consistent, accurate and understandable. Originality/value: This is the only research reporting on the availability and content of written information given to informal patients about their legal rights. (Publisher abstract)
Evaluation of the Enhanced Case Management approach: final report
- Author:
- CORDIS BRIGHT
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 63
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
An evaluation of the Enhanced Case Management (ECM) approach, a new approach to working with young people with experience of the youth justice system. The approach is based on the Trauma Recovery Model, a seven-stage model that matches intervention and support to presenting behaviours and to underlying needs. It was designed to provide Youth Offending Team (YOT) practitioners and managers with increased understanding in relation to how early attachment and trauma can impact on a young person's ability to engage with youth justice interventions and to provide a psychology-led approach to multi-agency case formulation and intervention planning. Three youth offending teams YOTs volunteered to trial the approach, which was carried out with 21 young people with prolific offending histories and complex needs. The evaluation included a review of case documents and interviews with YOT staff, project leads, young people and their parents or carers. The evaluation found there was a high degree of support for the ECM approach from all stakeholders involved in the trial and qualitative data highlighted positive improvements in young people’s lives. The evaluation also recommends some adjustments to the EMC approach. (Edited publisher abstract)
Financial insecurity, food insecurity, and disability: the profile of people receiving emergency food assistance from The Trussell Trust Foodbank Network in Britain
- Authors:
- LOOPSTRA Rachel, LALOR Doireann
- Publisher:
- The Trussell Trust
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 70
- Place of publication:
- Salisbury
Based on a large, representative sample of Trussell Trust food bank users, this research examines the characteristics of people using food banks, the nature of their financial circumstances, and the scale and severity of their household food insecurity across Britain. It is based on responses from a total of 413 people across 18 food banks who participated in the study over October and December 2016. Key findings show that people using food banks are groups who have been most affected by recent welfare reforms. Lone parent families were largest number of people receiving help from food banks; half of households included someone with a disability; people using food banks face extreme financial vulnerability, with almost half of households reported their incomes were unsteady. The findings highlight the depth of poverty, insecurity of incomes, and experiences of food insecurity and material deprivation amongst people using foodbanks. They also show that people with disabilities, lone parent families, and single male households are over represented among food bank users. The findings raise questions about the cost of living and whether the current social security system is meeting people’s basic needs. It concludes there is a need for interventions to address the financial insecurity and insufficiency underlying food insecurity among people using food banks. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health in prisons: eight report of session 2017-19. Report, together with formal minutes relating to the report
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee of Public Accounts
- Publisher:
- House of Commons
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 82
- Place of publication:
- London
Report from the Committee of Public Accounts into the mental health care of prisoners in England and Wales. The report looks at the scale of mental health issues in prisons, the impact of the prison environment, and the coordination and oversight of mental health services by NHS England. The Committee found high numbers of self-inflicted deaths and incidents of self-harm which had increased over the past five years, illustrating the poor state of the mental health of those in prison. A deteriorating prison estate, lack of prison staff and the increased prevalence of drugs in prison also had a negative impact on the mental health of prisoners. Government's efforts to improve the mental health of those in prison were found to be poorly coordinated with poor information sharing across the organisations. The report also highlights the importance of improving the mental health of prisoners in order to reducing reoffending and ensuring that those who are released from prison can rebuild their lives in the community. The report makes recommendations for NHS England and Prison Services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evaluation of visiting mum scheme: final report June 2017
- Authors:
- REES Alyson, STAPLES Eleanor, MAXWELL Nina
- Publisher:
- Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 96
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
An evaluation of Visiting Mum, a scheme run by the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact) in partnership with Sova, which helps children from South Wales to keep in touch with their mothers at HMP Eastwood Park. The scheme uses volunteers who help prepare carers and children for visiting the prison and provides transport for visits. It also provides relaxed visiting rules which allow mothers to interact with their children and have a better quality visit. The evaluation examines whether the project met its stated objectives of improving the mental and physical well-being of children, reducing mothers' anxiety and distress from being away from their children, and reduced reoffending. It also examines how the scheme operates, captures the experiences of those involved, and assesses its strengths and weaknesses. The evaluation carried out interviews and focus groups with children, their carers, and mothers in prison. The scheme has worked with 97 mothers and 164 children to date. The results of the evaluation found the scheme was successful in improving the mental and physical health of the children, reducing their anxiety and helping children to feel less intimidated by the prison environment. Mothers also felt less anxious about the welfare of their children, felt that their mental health had improved, and that the scheme will help them to integrate back into family life on realise. The scheme was also highly valued by staff within the prison. (Edited publisher abstract)