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Assessing the mental health needs of older people
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- Rev. ed.
This web-based resource provides an overview of information and current practice to all those involved in assessing the social care needs of older people with mental health needs. It is aimed primarily at practitioners undertaking assessments, in particular, those front-line staff who may be the first professional in contact with an older person or their family and friends. The Guide provides access to the information and skills that inform sound judgements in the support of service users and carers. Its coverage includes: messages from research; current policy and guidance; service users and carers; the social workers role in assessment; assessing need; black and minority ethnic older people; implications of the Mental Health Act 1983; and interagency working. Also incorporated in the contents are practice and service examples, useful further reading and links to additional information on the web and to full text of official guidance and standards. (Previously published as SCIE Practice Guide no. 2).
Looking ahead: future development of UK mental health services: recommendations from a Royal College of Psychiatrists' enquiry
- Author:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 16p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
In February and March 2010, the Royal College of Psychiatrists held hearings, hosted a one-day seminar and invited written submissions to gather the views of more than 50 contributors, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, commissioners, trust chief executives, academics, health economists, carers, and medical directors, on the future of UK mental health services. The enquiry considered the need for service redesign in mental healthcare. It aimed to identify areas for future service development that reflect the needs and aspirations of users of mental health services, those who care for them, and also the people who deliver those services. The recommendations provided in this report relate to the following areas: creating efficiencies and improving productivity through redesigned services and care pathways; consultant expertise at the beginning of the pathway; standardised outcomes; investing to save through the development of family mental healthcare; out-of-area treatments; mental health of older people; in-patient care; statutory and voluntary sector partnerships; housing; employment and mental health; substance misuse; relationship between physical and mental health; psychological therapies; and peer support.
Lighting the way
- Author:
- McCURRY Patrick
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 48, 5.11.03, 2003, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Looks at some of the key lessons identified by the Beacon Councils Kensington and Chelsea, Surrey, Darlington in addressing the needs of children with mental health problems.
Meeting the housing needs of disabled children
- Authors:
- OLDHAM Christine, BERESFORD Bryony
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 3(1), March 2000, pp.25-28.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article is based on two pieces of work. The first, Homes Unfit for Children (Oldham and Beresford, 1998), was based on a postal survey and 40 in-depth interviews with families with disabled children. The second, due to be published by the Policy Press in the spring this year, reports the results of a programme of consultation roadshow with a range of professionals from housing, social services and health, in a series of regional consultation meetings.
The development of the educational psychology service role in the child and adolescent mental health service
- Authors:
- SMITH Dave, HIBBERT Keith
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 4(1), March 1999, pp.14-17.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Looks at the role of educational psychology services provided by local education authorities, with specific reference to services provided in Durham.
Building resilience: how local partnerships are supporting children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Authors:
- PARISH Natalie, SWORDS Beth, MARKS Lucy
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 48
- Place of publication:
- London
This research explores some of the factors which are contributing to the rising demand for children and young people requiring mental health support. It also provides evidence on how local government and its partners can work most effectively to support children and young people’s mental health. The research, commissioned by the Local Government Association and carried out by ISOS, is based on a review of existing evidence, workshops with participants from councils and their partners in health, and fieldwork with eight council areas. Local areas involved in the project were: Bedford Borough, Camden, Cornwall, Dorset, Hertfordshire, Isles of Scilly, Liverpool and Salford. The research identifies nine elements that can help in establishing an effective partnership-based approach: leadership and vision; self-reflective partnerships; integrated commissioning; working with young people; promoting good mental health; development the children's workforce; embedding CAMHS; supporting families; and developing creative solutions to manage risks. The report concludes with recommendations for national government. (Edited publisher abstract)
Jumping through hoops: how are coordinated responses to multiple disadvantage meeting the needs of women?
- Author:
- SHARPEN J.
- Publishers:
- AVA, Making Every Adult Matter, Agenda, St. Mungo's
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the experiences of local areas who are coordinating services for people facing multiple disadvantage due to homelessness, substance misuse, mental health and criminal justice services. Specifically it looks at how services are responding to women’s needs and how services such as domestic and sexual violence services, are involved in coordinated approaches. It draws on research carried out in areas using the Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) Approach or those who are part of the Big Lottery’s Fulfilling Lives programme. This involved in-depth research in five areas and a survey sent to 24 areas. The research explored: understanding of the experiences and support needs of women experiencing multiple disadvantage; whether good practice was being followed; the impact of a more coordinated approach and what services need to do to improve support for women experiencing multiple disadvantage. The report makes five recommendations, including for MEAM Approach and Fulfilling Lives areas to ensure that they are involving women-specific services in their partnerships, to ensure that partnerships are shaped by the voice and experience of women facing multiple disadvantage, and for services to develop a clear understanding of what it means to be ‘gender informed.' (Edited publisher abstract)
Children in mind: child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS)
- Author:
- AUDIT COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Audit Commission
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Briefing paper summarising the arguments for a more systematic approach to planning and financing mental health services for children and young people. This means assessing needs, taking stock of current services and transcribing outstanding needs into service requirements. The focus should be on services that are known to be effective, and they should be supported by information systems that help clinicians to monitor outcomes. Makes recommendations for those responsible for child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) in NHS trusts and for those who are responsible for commissioning them.
The mental health needs of looked after children
- Authors:
- RICHARDSON Joanna, JOUGHIN Carol
- Publisher:
- Gaskell
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 143p., list of orgs.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Developed for professionals working with and caring for children and young people in care. Aims to help carers and professionals identify and understand the mental health problems and social issues that may exist for these children; emphasises the importance of prevention; and aims to improve understanding of current developments in child and adolescent mental health services, specifically joint working between health and social services.
Chesterfield's mental health housing strategy: a case study in partnerships
- Author:
- HILL Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Managing Community Care, 7(6), December 1999, pp.38-44.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
This article sets out how a multi-agency partnership, led by a council housing department, set up a purpose-built scheme in the community to meet the needs of people with mental health problems. The project is described in the context of wider partnership working.