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Health matters: reducing health inequalities in mental illness
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Place of publication:
- London
Online resource bringing together data and evidence about what works in removing health inequalities experienced by people living with mental illness. The resource sets out the scale of the problem and looks at some of the factors that drive health inequalities. It then outlines some of the actions that local areas can take to reduce health inequalities, so that people with mental illness can achieve the same health outcomes and life expectancy as the rest of the population. These include addressing the social factors and improving living and working conditions; building stronger communities and social connectors; early intervention; and improving access to services; and building a competent workforce. The resource is aimed at health and care professionals, local commissioners and system partners, including the community and voluntary sector. The focus is on adults with more severe and enduring mental health problems, but many of the actions will be of benefit to all people experiencing mental illness. (Edited publisher abstract)
Complexities and challenges: working with multiple health conditions
- Authors:
- STEADMAN Karen, SHELDON Helen, DONNALOJA Victoria
- Publisher:
- The Work Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 58
- Place of publication:
- London
This report examines the effect of multiple long term conditions on employment and looks at ‘what works’ in terms of managing and supporting people to remain, and to be productive, in work. The report draws evidence from the literature, analysis of data from the Health Survey for England 2013 which covered people of working age with at least two long-term health conditions, and interviews with people who are managing multiple health conditions in work. Evidence from the existing literature found a higher risk of comorbidity for specific groups, such as older workers, those from low socio-economic backgrounds and for women. Analysis of data from the Health Survey found that people with two or more long-term health conditions are: less likely to be in employment; are more likely to be doing unskilled work; and likely to have lower levels of job satisfaction. Musculoskeletal disorders and mental health problems were also found to have a substantial impact on employment outcomes. In terms of support, the report found that adjustments by employers, such as changes in working hours or break patterns; support provided by GPs and Occupational Health Services were found to be helpful for staff retention. The report makes recommendations focused on improving the prevention, recognition and management of multiple long term conditions during working age, and particularly in the working population. These include recommendations for individuals, employers, the health sector and government. (Edited publisher abstract)
Activating people to address their health care needs: learning from people with lived experience of chronic illness
- Authors:
- STANHOPE Victoria, HENWOOD Benjamin F.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 50(6), 2014, pp.656-663.
- Publisher:
- Springer
One of the primary goals of health care reform is improving the quality and reducing the costs of care for people with co-morbid mental health and physical health conditions. One strategy is to integrate primary and behavioural health care through care coordination and patient activation. This qualitative study using community based participatory research methods informs the development of integrated care by presenting the perspectives of those with lived experience of chronic illnesses and homelessness. Themes presented include the internal and external barriers to addressing health needs and the key role of peer support in overcoming these barriers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Intellectual disability and ill health: a review of the evidence
- Editors:
- O'HARA Jean, McCARTHY Jane, BOURAS Nick (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 246p.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Whether for reasons of difficulties in communication, diagnostic overshadowing, discrimination or indifference, people with intellectual disability often have health needs that go unrecognised and untreated. There is concern that public health measures aimed at reducing the main health killers in the population will not address these issues for people with intellectual disability and therefore widen the inequality that already exists. The editors draw together a systematic review of physical (arranged by body system) and mental health co-morbidities in people with intellectual disability. Both physical and mental disorders are included as well as aetiology and general health issues. The writers aim is to provide an evidence base for shaping public health policy, healthcare commissioning and the development of more effective healthcare systems, as well as supporting better understanding and practice at an individual clinical level.
Recognising the importance of physical health in mental health and intellectual disability: achieving parity of outcomes
- Author:
- BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. Science and Education Department
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 100
- Place of publication:
- London
This report outlines what needs to be done to support doctors and the medical profession in meeting the health needs of people with mental health problems and also those with intellectual disabilities and tackling health inequalities. It sets out a range of core actions to ensure that each patient receives ‘whole person’ care. The report defines mental health, intellectual disability and physical health and looks at current prevalence in the UK. It then examines the relationship between mental health, intellectual disabilities and physical health the mechanisms of co-morbidity ; the barriers people with learning disabilities and mental health problems experience when accessing health services and the importance of promoting parity of esteem between mental health, intellectual disability, and physical health. The conclusion sets out steps that need to be taken in the following key areas: promoting prevention and early intervention strategies; delivering ‘joined-up’ care; enhancing training and workforce planning; encouraging a greater research focus on mental-physical multi-morbidity. (Original abstract)