Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 1(2), December 2008, pp.19-22.
Publisher:
Emerald
Work underway in the London borough of Islington aims to lesson the risk of fire in the homes of vulnerable people such as those with mental health problems, learning disabilities or problems with alcohol or drugs. A partnership approach helps ensure that a range of community agencies engage with fire safety messages for the benefit of their clients.
Work underway in the London borough of Islington aims to lesson the risk of fire in the homes of vulnerable people such as those with mental health problems, learning disabilities or problems with alcohol or drugs. A partnership approach helps ensure that a range of community agencies engage with fire safety messages for the benefit of their clients.
Subject terms:
housing, joint working, learning disabilities, mental health problems, risk, vulnerable adults, alcohol misuse, drug misuse, fire safety, fire services;
The author reports on two studies which investigate what leads to effective collaboration between adult mental health workers and child care protection workers.
The author reports on two studies which investigate what leads to effective collaboration between adult mental health workers and child care protection workers.
Subject terms:
interagency cooperation, joint working, mental health problems, mental health services, parents, risk, vulnerable children, child protection, communication, parental mental health;
Adoption and Fostering, 26(4), Winter 2002, pp.76-83.
Publisher:
Sage
Describes how clinicians from a London-based child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS), in partnership with the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), developed a joined-up service with colleagues in the local adult mental health teams in a London Hospital. The service aimed to raise awareness of the potential risk factors posed to children being cared for by an adult with a mental health problem. The article includes a number of short case examples.
Describes how clinicians from a London-based child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS), in partnership with the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), developed a joined-up service with colleagues in the local adult mental health teams in a London Hospital. The service aimed to raise awareness of the potential risk factors posed to children being cared for by an adult with a mental health problem. The article includes a number of short case examples.
Subject terms:
joint working, mental health problems, mental health trusts, multidisciplinary services, parents, risk, vulnerable children, case studies, child and adolescent mental health services, child protection, community mental health teams, family therapy, parental mental health;
This report looks at clinical governance review at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. The first part sets out the results of the survey; the second, an analysis of the data. Topics covered: the Trust's context; service user experience; use of information; resources and processes; strategic capacity.
This report looks at clinical governance review at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. The first part sets out the results of the survey; the second, an analysis of the data. Topics covered: the Trust's context; service user experience; use of information; resources and processes; strategic capacity.
Subject terms:
joint working, mental health problems, mental health services, management, NHS, risk, severe mental health problems, social care provision, staff, staff management, staffing levels, user participation, user views, access to services;
Review of literature on the management of offenders with mental health problems or personality disorders. Begins by defining mental illness, explores its links to criminality and discusses the rights of mentally disordered offenders. Explains the current legal situation and possible future changes in legislation, with particular reference to detention of individuals with personality disorders. Moves on to discuss probation practice with mentally disordered offenders, covering such issues as risk assessment and management, dangerousness, training, and the feasibility of the "what works" approach. Concludes by examining how a multi-agency approach can be made effective.
Review of literature on the management of offenders with mental health problems or personality disorders. Begins by defining mental illness, explores its links to criminality and discusses the rights of mentally disordered offenders. Explains the current legal situation and possible future changes in legislation, with particular reference to detention of individuals with personality disorders. Moves on to discuss probation practice with mentally disordered offenders, covering such issues as risk assessment and management, dangerousness, training, and the feasibility of the "what works" approach. Concludes by examining how a multi-agency approach can be made effective.
A pilot project has been set up in Warwickshire to deal with social care clients who may pose a threat to members of the public. Examines how an inter-agency protocol will share information and ideas to enable all agencies to take the right course of action.
A pilot project has been set up in Warwickshire to deal with social care clients who may pose a threat to members of the public. Examines how an inter-agency protocol will share information and ideas to enable all agencies to take the right course of action.
Subject terms:
information services, joint working, mental health problems, mentally disordered offenders, offenders, police, probation service, risk, social services, social care provision, staff, training, communities, conduct disorders, education, health care;
Follows up an earlier study into fatal child abuse, 'Beyond blame: child abuse tragedies revisited'. This study examines cases notified to the Department of Health under the Part 8 Review procedure. Reviews current knowledge about fatal child abuse and discusses an interactional framework for understanding child maltreatment and professionals' responses to it. The findings include evidence of links with parental mental health problems, parental substance misuse, a significant under reporting of fatal abuse, shortcomings in the way that assessments are conducted, and missed warning signs. Makes proposals for promoting the recognition and assessment of risk to children, improving liaison between agencies, enhancing preventive strategies and addressing the ethos and content of professional training.
Follows up an earlier study into fatal child abuse, 'Beyond blame: child abuse tragedies revisited'. This study examines cases notified to the Department of Health under the Part 8 Review procedure. Reviews current knowledge about fatal child abuse and discusses an interactional framework for understanding child maltreatment and professionals' responses to it. The findings include evidence of links with parental mental health problems, parental substance misuse, a significant under reporting of fatal abuse, shortcomings in the way that assessments are conducted, and missed warning signs. Makes proposals for promoting the recognition and assessment of risk to children, improving liaison between agencies, enhancing preventive strategies and addressing the ethos and content of professional training.
Subject terms:
joint working, mental health problems, parents, post qualifying education, risk, risk assessment, substance misuse, assessment, case reviews, child abuse, child protection, children, death, parental mental health;
Practical text looking at how professionals can bridge the gap between the conflicting needs of a child and his or her parents with mental health problems. The emphasis is on effective professional, interdisciplinary collaboration. Uses case studies to illustrate examples of best practice. Looks at: how to identify potential or actual risk to a child; how to assess and manage risk; who should decide when a risk is unacceptable; and how to coordinate appropriate care to match the needs of children.
Practical text looking at how professionals can bridge the gap between the conflicting needs of a child and his or her parents with mental health problems. The emphasis is on effective professional, interdisciplinary collaboration. Uses case studies to illustrate examples of best practice. Looks at: how to identify potential or actual risk to a child; how to assess and manage risk; who should decide when a risk is unacceptable; and how to coordinate appropriate care to match the needs of children.