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The social work contribution to mental health services: the future direction: report of responses to the discussion paper
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Mental Health in England
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 60p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This discussion paper, produced by the National Institute for Mental Health in England, is intended as a catalyst for an exchange of information, experience and ideas about the contribution of social work to mental health services. The paper aims to inform the development of action plans to support the social work contribution to mental health services both now and in the future. The discussion paper generated a debate with commissioners, employers and social workers in primary, secondary and tertiary mental health and social care services on the contribution that social workers can make to the support and recovery of people of all ages in mental distress.
Independent mental health advocacy: guidance for commissioners
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Mental Health in England
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 55p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This commissioning guide has been prepared for the introduction of Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) services on 1 April 2009. Under provisions introduced by the Mental Health Act 2007, qualifying patients in England will have access to help from an IMHA. IMHAs are an important new safeguard that will help and support patients to understand and exercise their legal rights. This guidance is designed to support commissioners in preparing for this new statutory service by providing a reference document to the legal and practical issues to be considered when commissioning IMHA services. It outlines the statutory IMHA role, discusses good practice for IMHA services and outlines the commissioning process required to ensure high quality IMHA services are provided for qualifying patients. Equality issues are considered throughout the document.