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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)
I am whole stories: a collection of stories from young people about their experiences of mental health difficulties
- Author:
- YMCA
- Publisher:
- YMCA
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 66
- Place of publication:
- London
A collection of case studies which illustrate young people’s experience of mental health problems. Collected as part of the ‘I am whole’ research project, they can be used to help start conversations around mental health and reduce the stigma that often surrounds mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Getting my life back: occupational therapy promoting mental health and wellbeing in Wales
- Author:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
This report highlights the contribution occupational therapists can play in mental health services in Wales by supporting wellbeing, reducing costs and preventing the escalation of mental health issues. It argues that prioritising prevention and early intervention in mental health services and enabling early access to occupational therapy for people with mental ill health will ensure that they have the best long term health and social care outcomes. The report shows that occupational therapy has life-changing effects on people with mental health conditions; from stress and anxiety to depression, psychosis and self-harm. It demonstrates the impact of occupational therapy in four keys areas: helping young people to achieve their educational potential, supporting people with mental health issue into employment, improving the physical health of people with serious mental health problems and in leading innovative service delivery that improves access to mental health support in primary care. The report includes examples of the provision of occupational therapy services in innovative and cost-effective ways and highlights potential cost savings. (Edited publisher abstract)
Together for mental health: annual report 2012-2013
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 46
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
'Together for Mental Health' is the Welsh Government’s all-age inclusive, whole population strategy for mental health and wellbeing, which was launched in October 2012. This first annual report is a national overview which sets out local progress against the strategy in its first year and outlines priorities for 2014. All 7 local partnership boards (based on Local Health Board area) and NHS Trusts have produced their own local annual reports. It provides examples of good practice and service provision in localities across Wales. An annex provides initial assessments of some of the High Strategy Outcome measures that were set out in 'Together for Mental Health'. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mapping the maze: services for women experiencing multiple disadvantage in England and Wales
- Publishers:
- Agenda, AVA
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 47
- Place of publication:
- London
The report of the Mapping the Maze project, set up to map specialist support available for women affected by substance use, mental ill-health, homelessness and offending and highlight gaps in provision. The report also provides a model of good practice for working with women affected by substance use, mental ill-health, homelessness and offending. The model has four broad components: organisational ethos, safe and enabling environment, approach to working and organisational practice: It was developed through the results a literature review, consultation with women accessing services and consultation with professionals who deliver or campaign for specialist interventions for women. Key findings from the study include: the belief amongst women that specialist women’s services are the best way to meet their needs, that good services are often about the culture of the service and the staff rather than any one specific element of service design, and that specialist services for women experiencing disadvantage are under-resourced. Recommendations from the project for government, commissioners and service providers are set out in the final section. These include the need for a cross-government approach and funding stream for women experiencing multiple disadvantage and joined-up funding across local areas to deliver improved support for women experiencing multiple disadvantage. (Edited publisher abstract)
Being mindful of mental health: the role of local government in mental health and wellbeing
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 56
- Place of publication:
- London
This report explores the different ways that local authorities support mental health and wellbeing in communities, using their statutory duties and non-statutory duties. It looks at what councils can do to create mentally well places and highlights their role in the prevention and early intervention of mental health problems, along with the voluntary and community sector. The report looks how council services can contribute to mental wellbeing in the following areas: adult social care; public health; child and adolescent mental health; housing and homelessness; community safety; parks and green spaces; and culture and leisure services. It includes short case studies of local authority initiatives and links to additional resources. It also highlights the need to re-focus mental health policy away from medicalisation and mental ill health to prevention, early intervention and mental wellness. (Edited publisher abstract)
Changing prisons, saving lives: report of the independent review into self-inflicted deaths in custody of 18-24 year olds
- Authors:
- HARRIS Toby, HARRIS REVIEW PANEL
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Ministry of Justice
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 290
- Place of publication:
- London
This report of the Harris Review examines whether lessons had been learned from the self-inflicted deaths in custody of 18-24 year olds that had occurred after Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) was fully implemented in April 2007. The review considered 87 self-inflicted deaths from 1 April 2007 to 31 December 2013 and examined the evidence about the range of vulnerabilities that apply to young adults in custody. It also received submissions from 54 organisations and individuals; consulted senior experts and professionals; conducted 26 hearings; visited prisons and Young Offender Institutions; spoke to the families of the young adults and children who died; and conducted a survey of young adults who were or had been in custody. A literature review was also commissioned. Chapters of the report consider the purpose of prison for young adults; the importance of leadership in enabling cultural change; the key vulnerabilities of young adults in custody; poor information sharing between prison and YOI and health and mental health services; processes following a self-inflicted death and how bereaved families are dealt with; and the role of inspection, monitoring and investigating bodies. The report calls on the government to make changes to the care and management of young adults in custody. It found that all young adults in custody are vulnerable and the separation of young people from their families and support networks is likely to lead to loneliness and to exacerbate vulnerabilities. It identifies that more to be done to support young adults both before and after they have contact with the Criminal Justice System. A lack of purposeful activity, such as work or education is also identified. Recommendations include that, as well as chronological age, maturity should be a primary consideration in making decisions relating to diversion, sentencing and, where a custodial sentence must be given, how and where a young adult should be accommodated. (Original abstract)