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Mental health support in local communities: what role can integrated advice play?
- Author:
- MEROLA Roberto
- Publisher:
- Citizens Advice
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing on the experience of Citizens Advice, this briefing explores how integrating advice into the mental health care and local services can result in better use of council resources and better support for people with mental health problems. It highlights how, by working with Citizens Advice, local authorities can reduce pressure on local services by stopping people’s practical problems from escalating and building resilience and by supporting people into work. (Edited publisher abstract)
Guardianship under the Mental Health Act 1983, England: 2013
- Author:
- HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE
- Publisher:
- Health and Social Care Information Centre
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Statistical report providing information about cases of guardianship under Sections 7 and 37 of the Mental Health Act 1983 in England. It contains information at national, regional and local authority level. Of relevance to anyone with responsibility for handling applications for guardianship or who is involved in monitoring uses of the Mental Health Act and the rights of people with mental problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
Psychiatric disorder among British children looked after by local authorities: comparison with children living in private households
- Authors:
- FORD Tasmin, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 190(4), April 2007, pp.319-325.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Children looked after by local authorities are at higher risk of poor psychosocial outcomes than children living in private households, but nationally representative and random samples of the two groups of children have not previously been compared. The aim was to find explanations for the increased prevalence of psychiatric disorder in children looked after by local authorities. The authors examined socio-demographic characteristics and psychopathology by type of placement among children looked after in Britain by local authorities (n=1453), and compared these children with deprived and non-deprived children living in private households (n=10 428).Children looked after by local authorities had higher levels of psychopathology, educational difficulties and neurodevelopmental disorders, and ‘looked after’ status was independently associated with nearly all types of psychiatric disorder after adjusting for these educational and physical factors. The prevalence of psychiatric disorder was particularly high among those living in residential care and with many recent changes of placement. These findings indicate a need for greater support of this vulnerable group of children.
Mental health supported capital expenditure (revenue): 2005/06
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The purpose of this circular is to provide guidance on the administration and conditions attached to the Mental Health Supported Capital Expenditure (Revenue) (MHSCE(R)) for 2005/06.
10 top tips for commissioners: commissioning Independent Mental Health Advocacy services in England
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 6
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing provides 10 top tips designed to help commissioners to provide good quality Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services. The tips cover: understanding the role and responsibilities of IMHA; co-production; strategic needs assessment and asset mapping; outcome-based commissioning, quality and cost; meeting diverse needs; engaging with IMHA providers; IMHA and other forms of advocacy; non-instructed advocacy; out of area placements; and links with health service commissioners. (Edited publisher abstract)
A whole household approach to young people’s mental health: a ‘must know’ guide for local councillors
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2021
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. (Edited publisher abstract)
Managing mental health through Covid-19: tips for good practice
- Author:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
The COVID-19 pandemic presents various mental health challenges for a wide range of communities across the UK. Evidence has emerged of a specific and serious impact for those with underlying health conditions and for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. As new measures are introduced, their effects on many people’s usual activities, routines or livelihoods multiply, resulting in increased levels of loneliness, depression, harmful alcohol and drug use, and self-harm or suicidal behaviour. This publication highlights some overarching principles and local innovative practices that are being adopted by different local authorities to meet these increasing needs and prevent people entering secondary mental health services unnecessarily. While mental health is determined by much broader factors than access to mental health services, these are critical for people experiencing mental illness. Services were already stretched, with many providers reporting an inability to meet the rising demand prior to the pandemic, and lockdown is adding pressure that is likely to increase in future. These good practice examples show what can be achieved with good partnership working, excellent communication channels and a genuine desire to improve the lives of those who experience mental health issues. (Edited publisher abstract)
Local suicide prevention planning in England: an independent progress report
- Authors:
- CHADWICK Tom, OWENS Christabel, MORRISSEY Jacqui
- Publishers:
- Samaritans, University of Exeter
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 97
- Place of publication:
- Ewell
This report, from Samaritans and the University of Exeter, looks at the breadth and depth of suicide prevention planning within and across local authorities in England. Specifically, the research looked at the current state of local multi-agency suicide prevention action plans, the actions contained in local plans, and the successes and challenges in suicide prevention experienced by local authorities. The findings are drawn from survey research and qualitative interviews with local suicide prevention leads, and qualitative analysis of local suicide prevention plans. The report covers actions featured in local plans according to the seven priorities: reducing the risk of suicide in key high-risk groups; improving mental health in specific groups; reducing access to the means of suicide; information and support to those bereaved or affected by suicide; support to the media; support research, data collection and monitoring; and reducing rates of self harm. The research found that almost all local authority areas have established an action plan and multi-agency suicide prevention group. There is also a commitment to collaborative working at local level. However, the research found that some areas are further ahead than others, and that local areas would benefit from collaborating with neighbouring authorities where good practice could be shared, or economies of scale savings made. In addition, over three-quarters of local authorities said they would welcome additional support nationally to improve their suicide prevention activities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Policy briefing: social care funding and mental health
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- London
This policy briefing explores the principles that would need to underpin any sustainable social care settlement from the perspective of mental health support for working age adults in England. It reviews the current funding and provision of mental health social work and highlights the vital role mental health social work plays helping people to live independently and to secure their rights and dignity. In addition, local authorities play a key role in providing valuable support carers and commission advocacy services, including for people subject to the Mental Health Act. It concludes that a sustainable solution for social care funding needs to recognise the importance of mental health social work and resolve the confusion between health, housing and social care funding for people with ongoing care needs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Children in families at risk: local area maps
- Author:
- CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Children's Commissioner for England
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Place of publication:
- London
Local area maps illustrating projected percentages of children living in households in England where an adult has any of the 'toxic trio' factors present, which are: alcohol or substance misuse; domestic abuse; and mental health problems. These factors have been shown to put children at greater risk of immediate harm as well as having a detrimental impact on their later life outcomes. The maps cover both local authority areas and Parliamentary constituency areas. These figures are not actual data collected from each local area, but are projections from a national survey combined with additional predictive modelling. (Edited publisher abstract)