British Journal of Social Work, 29(1), February 1999, pp.97-125.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
This article summarises the main results and policy implications of a Department of Health funded mental health case management research and development project. The project implemented case management services in four different sites, and worked with clients who were severely disabled with long-term mental illness. The article concludes that case management continues to be a model of service delivery which can achieve real benefits for clients in terms of preventing them from falling through the net, and in linking them in responsive ways to community services. However, the increased costs can make it an unattractive option for purchasers, and ways need to be found to retain the established benefits, whilst reducing the costs to service purchasers.
This article summarises the main results and policy implications of a Department of Health funded mental health case management research and development project. The project implemented case management services in four different sites, and worked with clients who were severely disabled with long-term mental illness. The article concludes that case management continues to be a model of service delivery which can achieve real benefits for clients in terms of preventing them from falling through the net, and in linking them in responsive ways to community services. However, the increased costs can make it an unattractive option for purchasers, and ways need to be found to retain the established benefits, whilst reducing the costs to service purchasers.
Subject terms:
mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, quality of life, severe mental health problems, case management, evaluation;
The needs of people with severe mental health problems who are also misusing substances are complex and challenging. Describes recent research that offers a valuable insight into the characteristics and incidence of dual diagnosis.
The needs of people with severe mental health problems who are also misusing substances are complex and challenging. Describes recent research that offers a valuable insight into the characteristics and incidence of dual diagnosis.
Subject terms:
literature reviews, mental health, mental health problems, needs, severe mental health problems, substance misuse, drug misuse, dual diagnosis;
Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
The Sainsbury Centre for mental health is undertaking a study of care management arrangements for people with mental health problems in four local authorities. Describes some of the preliminary findings on responsibility and accountability - two key points in the Griffiths Report on community care.
The Sainsbury Centre for mental health is undertaking a study of care management arrangements for people with mental health problems in four local authorities. Describes some of the preliminary findings on responsibility and accountability - two key points in the Griffiths Report on community care.
Subject terms:
home care, local authorities, mental health, mental health problems, performance management, quality assurance, surveys, standards, community care, evaluation;
Reviews research that looks at the evidence base for an integrated dual diagnosis service, partial hospitalisation and psycho-social interventions in the community.
Reviews research that looks at the evidence base for an integrated dual diagnosis service, partial hospitalisation and psycho-social interventions in the community.
Subject terms:
intervention, mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, needs, psychiatry, substance misuse, treatment, therapy and treatment, community care, drug misuse, dual diagnosis, evidence-based practice;