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More than shelter: supported accommodation and mental health
- Author:
- BOARDMAN Jed
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- London
This report looks at evidence about the provision of supported housing for people with mental health problems in England, including those with multiple needs and substance misuse, and presents key themes for its future development. It highlights the significant links between housing and mental wellbeing, indicating that factors such as overcrowding, insufficient daylight and fear of crime all contribute to poorer mental health. The review identifies a wide range of types of housing support, including help for people to remain their own tenancies to specialist supported accommodation, hostels, crisis houses and the Housing First approach. Although the review identified limited evidence about what kinds of housing support are most effective and cost-effective, small-scale studies suggest that housing support can reduce the costs of hospital stays. When looking at the type of support people want, the literature found most people prefer help in their own homes to being in sheltered or transitional accommodation. The report calls for better provision of housing support and also argues that housing support should be funded jointly by local authorities and the NHS to ensure that services are delivered in partnership between health, housing and social care providers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Innovation in housing, care and support
- Author:
- NHS CONFEDERATION. Mental Health Network
- Publisher:
- NHS Confederation. Mental Health Network
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing, informed by case studies and interviews with providers of innovative support and care services, outlines the vital role that supported housing plays in the recovery pathway of people with severe mental health problems. It also outlines the potential of the housing sector to deliver improved outcomes and financial savings through partnership working with providers of NHS services, clinical commissioning groups and local government. Potential benefits of appropriate provision of supported housing identified include: a reduction of delayed discharges from hospital; the vacation of hospital beds allowing providers to close expensive long-stay wards; reduction in hospital admission rates and duration of hospital stays; and an improvement in mental and physical health. Four case studies provide examples of supported housing delivered through collaborations between housing and healthcare providers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Translating coercion policy into inter-organisational collaboration–the implementation of compulsory community care for people with mental illness
- Authors:
- ZETTERBERG Liv, MARKSTROM Urban, SJOSTROM Stefan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Policy, 45(4), 2016, pp.655-671.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
In 2008, compulsory community care (CCC) for people with severe mental illness was introduced in Sweden. CCC requires co-operation between psychiatric and social services, thus further complicating the longstanding difficulties with service coordination in the mental health field. This article investigates what happens when a new policy is introduced that assumes complex co-operation of two organisations bestowed with high degrees of discretion. The process of institutionalisation will be analysed in terms of how an idea is translated and materialised on local levels. This has been investigated by interviewing key informants within psychiatric and social services at three different locations. The implementation was perceived as relatively successful and occurred without major conflict. The main effect of the new legislation was improvement in the coordination of services, where designing a template form for a coordinated care plan was central. The inter-organisational discussions about service coordination that arose had a spill-over effect on services for other patient groups. In essence, respondents describe CCC as a pedagogical reform to promote the coordination of services, rather than a reform to increase coercive powers over patients. This raises concerns about the legitimacy of the reform. (Publisher abstract)
Social work and mental health
- Author:
- GOLIGHTLEY Malcolm
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 177p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
The ability to understand and deal with mental health issues and the needs of service users is paramount to good social work practice. This book covers key issues in mental health and helps students develop the knowledge and understanding required to deliver appropriate and responsive services. This third edition reflects recent changes to mental health legislation policies and practice. Case studies are used throughout. Contents include: values and ethical mental health social work; social work practice and mental health; the legal and political context; mental health in children and adolescents; adults who are short-term service users; adults who are long-term service users; working across organisational and professional boundaries. Each chapter refers to the National Occupational Standards covered.
Early intervention in psychosis: a pilot study of methods to help existing staff adapt
- Authors:
- PAXTON Roger, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 12(6), December 2003, pp.627-636.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Improved detection and clear referral systems are prerequisites for effective early intervention. Although specialist early intervention services are being introduced in Britain, changes are still required in the practice of existing primary and secondary care staff. This paper describes an exploratory evaluation of a partnership approach to help existing staff adapt their practice to support early intervention. Policies and procedures of the service described were compared systematically with national policy guidance. Structured interviews with 53 primary care and mental health staff were used to explore changes in their knowledge, attitudes and professional practice. The service model complied with most UK national policy requirements for early intervention. There was increased awareness and knowledge of early psychosis and improved detection, assessment and intervention practice on the part of primary and secondary care staff. It appears possible to influence the practice of existing staff to deliver early intervention using an economical service model.
Collaborative research between users and professionals: peaks and pitfalls
- Author:
- ROSE Diana
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 27(10), November 2003, pp.404-406.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
Until recently, user-led research was not accepted by the academic mainstream. Nearly all of its publications are part of what is known as the 'grey' literature. It does not appear in peer-reviewed journals. However, there is now a sea-change in the status of user-led and collaborative research. Funding bodies such as National Health Service Executive Research and Development and Wellcome require evidence of user involvement in research proposals and sometimes require that users be involved centrally in the research itself. User-led research involves service users controlling all stages of the research process; design, recruitment, ethics, data collection, data analysis, writing up and dissemination.
Promoting health, preventing illness: public health perspectives on London's mental health
- Authors:
- HEER Baljinder, WOODHEAD David
- Publisher:
- King's Fund
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 60p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Across London, the development of local mental health and well being strategies has been inconsistent. Co-ordinating partnerships and engaging agencies in the process is a challenge, and often there has been little clarity about what mental health promotion is, and what it can achieve. Low levels of commitment, small dedicated resources and poor profiles make sustaining the work difficult. Organisational change poses additional challenges, as it can threaten continuity. Three key areas demand immediate attentio are:· greater prioritisation of the promotion of mental health and well being, co-ordination of policies and practices; and integrated, effective commissioning of programmes and projects promoting mental health and well being.
Out of the maze: reaching and supporting Londoners with severe mental health problems
- Authors:
- GREATLEY Angela, FORD Richard
- Publisher:
- King's Fund/Sainsbury Centre for Mental health
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 94p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes the Working Together in London programme was set up by the King’s Fund, the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health and the Department of Health. The aim of the programme was to establish assertive outreach teams and develop new ways of working that can bring about the social inclusion of people with severe and long-term mental health problems, by helping them to find housing, work and a social network.
Outsiders coming in?: achieving social inclusion for people with mental health problems
- Authors:
- SAYCE Liz, MORRIS David
- Publisher:
- MIND
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A core aim of government policy is to reduce social exclusion. This requires community engagement and success is dependent on multiagency partnerships. Given the mental health dimension in social exclusion, achievements will be limited without significant involvement from mental health agencies.
Pathways to partnership: legal aspects of joint working in mental health
- Authors:
- PARKER Camilla, GORDON Robert
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 40p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report focusing on the legal and administrative obstacles to joint working in services for people with severe mental health problems. Identifies what can be done within the present legal structure, and clarifies where the law might need to be changed to allow further progress to be made. Aimed both at service providers and at central government policy makers.