This guide sets out the vital information local leaders need to know about supporting young people’s mental health. A whole household approach to young people’s mental health recognises the important roles that parents, carers or siblings can play in supporting young people’s mental health. The guidance includes section about the duties on councils and their partners; young people's mental health; a whole household approach mental health; what young people told us; engaging young people and families; national policy context and a section on useful resources.
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This guide sets out the vital information local leaders need to know about supporting young people’s mental health. A whole household approach to young people’s mental health recognises the important roles that parents, carers or siblings can play in supporting young people’s mental health. The guidance includes section about the duties on councils and their partners; young people's mental health; a whole household approach mental health; what young people told us; engaging young people and families; national policy context and a section on useful resources.
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Subject terms:
young people, mental health, family-centred approach, family members, local authorities, mental health problems;
The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a crucial stage of social, personal and emotional development. It coincides with the emergence of personality disorders and a steep rise in the rates of mental disorder. This report acknowledges the lack of clarity in the UK about where CAMHS ends and adult services begin – a problem that results in service gaps and considerable unmet need. It is argued that there is a need for improved provision of developmentally appropriate mental health services to those over 16-years-old, and planned arrangements and programmes for transition of care from child to adult services. The report recommends that local CAMHS and adult services agree on arrangements for the transfer of care to adult mental health of young people with severe mental disorder. Protocols should be written for the transfer of care of young people who are in treatment with children’s mental health services and are within certain diagnostic groups. Finally, the report suggests that local CAMHS and adult mental health services agree pathways of care and treatment protocols for self-harm and emergency presentations to A&E departments. When admission to an adult unit is unavoidable, it should be short term only and guided by a CAMHS/Adult shared protocol of care.
The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a crucial stage of social, personal and emotional development. It coincides with the emergence of personality disorders and a steep rise in the rates of mental disorder. This report acknowledges the lack of clarity in the UK about where CAMHS ends and adult services begin – a problem that results in service gaps and considerable unmet need. It is argued that there is a need for improved provision of developmentally appropriate mental health services to those over 16-years-old, and planned arrangements and programmes for transition of care from child to adult services. The report recommends that local CAMHS and adult services agree on arrangements for the transfer of care to adult mental health of young people with severe mental disorder. Protocols should be written for the transfer of care of young people who are in treatment with children’s mental health services and are within certain diagnostic groups. Finally, the report suggests that local CAMHS and adult mental health services agree pathways of care and treatment protocols for self-harm and emergency presentations to A&E departments. When admission to an adult unit is unavoidable, it should be short term only and guided by a CAMHS/Adult shared protocol of care.
Subject terms:
local authorities, mental health problems, service transitions, young adults, young people, child and adolescent mental health services, good practice;
This report provides guidance to local authorities on how to help people with a mental illness find a job and remain in work. It summarises the macro-economic costs of work-related mental illness and outlines the positive health impact of employment and the business benefits of promoting good mental health in the workplace. It introduces the UK Mental Health and Employment Strategy and sets out the employment barriers commonly experienced by people with mental health problems. It provides advice to councils on: individual placement and support; designing effective employability approaches; and promoting well-being in the workplace. It also includes short case studies highlighting good practice.
This report provides guidance to local authorities on how to help people with a mental illness find a job and remain in work. It summarises the macro-economic costs of work-related mental illness and outlines the positive health impact of employment and the business benefits of promoting good mental health in the workplace. It introduces the UK Mental Health and Employment Strategy and sets out the employment barriers commonly experienced by people with mental health problems. It provides advice to councils on: individual placement and support; designing effective employability approaches; and promoting well-being in the workplace. It also includes short case studies highlighting good practice.
Subject terms:
local authorities, mental health problems, supported employment, adults, case studies, employment;
This document provides aspirational guidance and best practice, and includes tools and background information, to enable individuals and services in local authorities to understand and fulfil their duties under Sections 25-31 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. These duties have an impact on all aspects of life that come under the aegis of local authorities, such as education, leisure services, economic development and housing. Thus, the tools and practices given here are pertinent to all local authority services, not just social care. The duties under Sections 25-31 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 sit within a policy framework that addresses inequalities and the promotion of wellbeing. By fulfilling their duties under the Act, local authorities may well find that they are simultaneously meeting the requirements of other Acts.
This document provides aspirational guidance and best practice, and includes tools and background information, to enable individuals and services in local authorities to understand and fulfil their duties under Sections 25-31 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. These duties have an impact on all aspects of life that come under the aegis of local authorities, such as education, leisure services, economic development and housing. Thus, the tools and practices given here are pertinent to all local authority services, not just social care. The duties under Sections 25-31 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 sit within a policy framework that addresses inequalities and the promotion of wellbeing. By fulfilling their duties under the Act, local authorities may well find that they are simultaneously meeting the requirements of other Acts.
Subject terms:
law, local authorities, mental health problems, policy formulation, service users, wellbeing, good practice;
These Guidelines concern people with learning difficulties/disabilities with mental health problems and behaviour problems/challenging behaviour that have a Statement of Special Educational Need (SSEN), for each of whom there exists a prescribed programme of planning for transition from year 9 (age 14), the SEN Code of Practice (DfES 2001). It is expected that schools and the local education authorities to be aware of this population.
These Guidelines concern people with learning difficulties/disabilities with mental health problems and behaviour problems/challenging behaviour that have a Statement of Special Educational Need (SSEN), for each of whom there exists a prescribed programme of planning for transition from year 9 (age 14), the SEN Code of Practice (DfES 2001). It is expected that schools and the local education authorities to be aware of this population.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, local authorities, mental health problems, special educational needs, behaviour problems, challenging behaviour;
This guide sets out good practice in relation to making direct payments more accessible to people with mental health problems. It is intended to support the efforts that all local authorities, primary care trusts, mental health trusts and non-statutory providers of mental health services and support will wish to make to ensure that direct payments become a standard option within mental health services. This guide is specifically about the payments that are made to individuals who have been assessed as needing social care services in order that they can make their own arrangements to meet their needs. The number of people receiving direct payments is currently a key performance assessment framework indicator (AO/C51) for local authorities.
This guide sets out good practice in relation to making direct payments more accessible to people with mental health problems. It is intended to support the efforts that all local authorities, primary care trusts, mental health trusts and non-statutory providers of mental health services and support will wish to make to ensure that direct payments become a standard option within mental health services. This guide is specifically about the payments that are made to individuals who have been assessed as needing social care services in order that they can make their own arrangements to meet their needs. The number of people receiving direct payments is currently a key performance assessment framework indicator (AO/C51) for local authorities.
Extended abstract:
Author
GREAT BRITAIN . Department of Health.
Title
Direct payments for people with mental health problems: a guide to action.
Publisher
Great Britain. Department of Health, 2006
Summary
This guide sets out good practice in relation to making direct payments more accessible to people with mental health problems. It is intended to support the efforts that all local authorities, primary care trusts, mental health trusts and non-statutory providers of mental health services and support will wish to make to ensure that direct payments become a standard option within mental health services and is specifically about the payments made to individuals who have been assessed as needing social care services in order that they can make their own arrangements to meet their needs.
Context
The number of people receiving direct payments is currently a key performance assessment framework indicator (AO/C51) for local authorities.
Method
Contents
Sections explain what direct payments are and how they came about. Disabled people led a campaign as a means of achieving the choice and control necessary for independent living. They were originally introduced at the discretion of local authorities for disabled people of working age in April 1997, for older people in 2000, and for carers, parents of disabled children and for 16 and 17 year olds in 2001. The purpose of this guide to action is explained and policy on moving towards independent living and promoting recovery and inclusion outlined.
Detailed guidance on implementing direct payments within mental health service is given and the whole system approach explained. Making direct payments accessible to people who might use them, and necessary staff training and procedures, are discussed. Direct payments in practice are then summarised. People who are eligible to use mental health services (and carers eligible to receive carers' services) can expect to: have a clear statement of the needs for which they are eligible to receive services; be given the maximum possible choice and control in how their eligible needs are met; be offered the option of direct payments at every assessment and review meeting or have a clear statement of the reasons if they are excluded from receiving direct payments; be provided with adequate information about direct payments and sufficient time in order to be able to make an informed choice whether to use them or not; be given the details of people who can support them to consider and use direct payments; be able to use a mixture of direct payments and provided services if they choose; and be able to stop using direct payments at any time and return to using a provided service.
In order to achieve this, action is required from managers and care co-ordinators . Managers need to consider the following: promote direct payments as a standard option within the CPA, and ensure it is included within CPA training; promote the values of independent living and recovery as core to the provision of services, to support a positive and pro-active approach to direct payments; work with the local authority scheme, the support service, service user and carer groups and practitioners to achieve a straightforward and co-ordinated process for considering, applying for and accessing support to manage direct payments; ensure that adequate information and training is provided to those who might wish to use direct payments and all care co-ordinators; ensure that all teams understand their responsibilities in respect of offering direct payments; make specific information available in appropriate formats/languages to all those who might wish to consider or use direct payments to meet their social care needs.
This should be consistent with but additional to the direct payment schemes generic information; record levels of direct payment uptake by people with mental health problems to inform future planning and set current targets; and, where appropriate, work with commissioners to ensure adequate budget setting/flexibility.
Assessors/care co-ordinators need to consider the following: assess people's eligible needs and record them clearly before beginning the process of discussing how those needs might be met; support those they work with to build their future around their aspirations and abilities, and work through risk assessment procedures to minimise risks to an acceptable level wherever possible; always check whether or not a person is excluded from receiving direct payments; offer the option of direct payments to all those who are eligible to receive them at every assessment and review; ensure that all people eligible to receive mental health services are made aware of how to access information and support to consider and/or use direct payments; and be fully aware of DH's guidance, the local authority direct payments policy and the operation of their local authority's scheme/s, and of how to get support and advice for themselves about direct payments.
Sources of further information and resources are given.
28 references
Subject terms:
local authorities, mental health problems, mental health services, service uptake, assessment, direct payments;
A guide for professionals charged with integrating personal budgets for adults of working age with mental health problems. The guide provides an overview of the terminology and policy background and puts forward some recommendations for implementing integrated personal budgets in mental health. It describes what a good integrated personal budget looks like, highlights some of the challenges of integration, looks at what works well and provides examples from practice. It also examines the key areas that need to be tackled for integration at the point of the individual to become a reality. The guide draws on a review of available published research evidence, practice examples and visits to sites attempting to implement integrated personal budgets. An Advisory Group ensured the guide reflected experience and practice at the grass-roots level of service provision.
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A guide for professionals charged with integrating personal budgets for adults of working age with mental health problems. The guide provides an overview of the terminology and policy background and puts forward some recommendations for implementing integrated personal budgets in mental health. It describes what a good integrated personal budget looks like, highlights some of the challenges of integration, looks at what works well and provides examples from practice. It also examines the key areas that need to be tackled for integration at the point of the individual to become a reality. The guide draws on a review of available published research evidence, practice examples and visits to sites attempting to implement integrated personal budgets. An Advisory Group ensured the guide reflected experience and practice at the grass-roots level of service provision.
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Subject terms:
personal budgets, mental health problems, mental health care, NHS, social care, local authorities, integrated care, case studies;
This guide was developed with older people and people with mental health difficulties and their supporters as well as people involved in support planning. It responds to the findings of the Personal budgets pilots’ evaluation, which concluded that more work was required to develop approaches to support planning and brokerage that work for all groups of people rather than just some. The guidance and examples included illustrate effective methods for support planning with older people and people with mental health problems that can be built upon by councils and other stakeholders in their local development of self-directed support. This report identifies 12 key principles of best practice in support planning and brokerage, regardless of whether a local authority is supporting older people or people who have mental health problems. Case studies of service users are presented.
This guide was developed with older people and people with mental health difficulties and their supporters as well as people involved in support planning. It responds to the findings of the Personal budgets pilots’ evaluation, which concluded that more work was required to develop approaches to support planning and brokerage that work for all groups of people rather than just some. The guidance and examples included illustrate effective methods for support planning with older people and people with mental health problems that can be built upon by councils and other stakeholders in their local development of self-directed support. This report identifies 12 key principles of best practice in support planning and brokerage, regardless of whether a local authority is supporting older people or people who have mental health problems. Case studies of service users are presented.
Subject terms:
local authorities, mental health problems, older people, personal budgets, person-centred planning, self-directed support, service brokerage, case studies, care planning;
Content types:
practice example, practice guidance, government publication
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON. King's College. Centre for Mental Health Services Development
Publisher:
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
Publication year:
2003
Pagination:
110p.
Place of publication:
London
The Working Together Resource Pack provides materials to encourage and support joint working between mental health and learning disability services. The aim is to improve access to effective and appropriate support for people with learning disabilities and additional mental health problems. The pack will be useful to a broad range of staff in learning disability and mental health services, PCTs and Local Authorities, Local Implementation Teams and Valuing People Partnership Boards. It should be of interest to family carers, staff and people who use both mental health and learning disability services, to understand services systems, structures and processes.
The Working Together Resource Pack provides materials to encourage and support joint working between mental health and learning disability services. The aim is to improve access to effective and appropriate support for people with learning disabilities and additional mental health problems. The pack will be useful to a broad range of staff in learning disability and mental health services, PCTs and Local Authorities, Local Implementation Teams and Valuing People Partnership Boards. It should be of interest to family carers, staff and people who use both mental health and learning disability services, to understand services systems, structures and processes.
Subject terms:
joint working, learning disabilities, local authorities, mental health problems, organisational structure, primary care trusts, service development, social care provision, health care;
A guide setting out what personalised care may mean for people who have left the Armed Forces in England and have a long term physical, mental or neurological health condition or disability. The guide is aimed at individuals and organisations who are involved in supporting veterans through the delivery of NHS Continuing Health Care or a jointly agreed care plan relating to a long-term physical, mental or neurological health condition or disability. It provides best practice guidance on how care and support for veterans can be personalised using the Comprehensive Model of Personalised Care, covering: shared decision making; personalised care and support planning; enabling choice, including legal rights; Personal Health Budgets and Integrated Personal Budgets; peer support and social prescribing. It describes the individual approaches and what they might mean for these veterans. The guide also provides information on support services that are available to veterans outside of the services commissioned by Clinical Commissioning Groups and local authorities that commissioners of care might find useful. It should be read in conjunction with the Armed Forces personnel in transition IPC4V Framework.
(Edited publisher abstract)
A guide setting out what personalised care may mean for people who have left the Armed Forces in England and have a long term physical, mental or neurological health condition or disability. The guide is aimed at individuals and organisations who are involved in supporting veterans through the delivery of NHS Continuing Health Care or a jointly agreed care plan relating to a long-term physical, mental or neurological health condition or disability. It provides best practice guidance on how care and support for veterans can be personalised using the Comprehensive Model of Personalised Care, covering: shared decision making; personalised care and support planning; enabling choice, including legal rights; Personal Health Budgets and Integrated Personal Budgets; peer support and social prescribing. It describes the individual approaches and what they might mean for these veterans. The guide also provides information on support services that are available to veterans outside of the services commissioned by Clinical Commissioning Groups and local authorities that commissioners of care might find useful. It should be read in conjunction with the Armed Forces personnel in transition IPC4V Framework.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
person-centred care, local authorities, clinical commissioning groups, armed forces personnel, long term conditions, disabilities, service provision, health needs, integrated care, mental health problems, care planning;