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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)
Mental health: how do you know your council is doing all it can to improve mental health?
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises of the role of local government in mental health and wellbeing and updates information from a previous Local Government Association publication ‘Being mindful of mental health’. It outlines some of the main ways local government can contribute to mental health. These include: system-wide leadership through health and wellbeing boards (HWBs); public health responsibilities to promote mental wellbeing and prevent poor mental health across the life course; powers related to mental health for children and young people and for adults; and the overview and scrutiny of mental health provision. It shows how despite limited funding, local areas can make progress by using the following approaches: a shared vision for mental health across local partners, integrating adult social care mental health services with the NHS, linking mental and physical health, and providing tailored support to groups with specific mental health needs. Links to additional resources are included. It is one of the Local Government Association 'must know' series. (Edited publisher abstract)
It'll be all rights
- Author:
- BRODY Simeon
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.06.06, 2006, p.46.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author asks how far councils have gone in meeting the forthcoming duty to promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. The article focuses on the progress made in producing and disability equality scheme, and the extent of involving disabled people in drafting these schemes.
Stocktake of local strategic planning arrangements for the prevention of mental health problems: summary report
- Authors:
- KING'S FUND, PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 30
- Place of publication:
- London
This high-level summary shows how local areas are currently incorporating mental health promotion and prevention of mental ill-health in their planning processes. The stocktake was undertaken by the Kings Fund, based primarily on a content analysis of key planning documents in 35 local areas. This included a random sample of 16 areas across England and 19 areas selected as possible examples of transferable effective practice. The stocktaken found all local areas included promotion of mental health and/or prevention of mental health problems in their planning processes at some level. Issues most commonly focused on included: preventative interventions at the start of life; reducing social isolation and loneliness; creating healthy workplaces and reducing unemployment; improving public awareness of mental health and tackling stigma; and supporting self-care. Issues that need to be strengthened in prevention planning included close partnership working at a local level and outcome measurement. (Edited publisher abstract)
Overlooked and forgotten: a review of how well children and young people's mental health is being prioritised in the current commissioning landscape
- Authors:
- OLIVA Laurie, LAVIS Paula
- Publisher:
- Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- London
This review, carried out by the Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition, investigates how well children and young people's mental health is being assessed and prioritised by health and wellbeing boards (HWBs). A total of 145 joint strategic needs assessment (JSNAs) and 142 joint health and wellbeing strategies (JHWSs) that were in the public domain in early 2013 were reviewed, from the total 151 HWBs. Two thirds of JSNAs did not have a specific section addressing children and young people's mental health needs; one third of JSNAs did not include an estimated level of need, and data on the needs of young people aged between 16-25 was especially limited, despite the need to improve transition for child to adult services. The findings highlight where there needs to be improvement and also highlight aspects of good practice. Specific recommendations are made for Health and Wellbeing Boards; the Department of Health; and Public Health England. (Original abstract)
Direct payments in England: factors linked to variations in local provision
- Authors:
- FERNANDEZ Jose-Luis, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Policy, 36(1), January 2007, pp.97-121.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Direct payments have moved to the heart of the government's drive for increased user choice. At the same time, implementation has remained disappointing. This article explores the demand, supply and related factors associated with patterns of local variability in uptake and intensity of care package provision. Statistical analyses are conducted for key client groups – people with physical disabilities, older people, people with learning disabilities and people who use mental health services – using data for England from 2000–01 to 2002–03. The results suggest that direct payments variability reflects a complex array of factors, both within and beyond the control of local public actors. In particular, while local policy preferences appear to shape the extent of direct payments growth, the results also demonstrate that understanding levels of activity requires attention to local circumstances.
Don't look now
- Author:
- BURROWS Gideon
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.11.01, 2001, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Mental Health Foundation estimates there are up to 20,000 regular street drinkers in towns across the UK. For many of the street drinkers inadequate housing, poverty, and poor mental health are related to the root causes of their drinking. However, because many of them do not fall under categories such as homeless, they are often ignored by service providers. Investigates why this is the case.
Aftercare ruling heightens charging contradictions
- Author:
- WINCHESTER Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 16.3.00, 2000, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Councils can no longer charge for mental health after care once people are released after sectioning. Reports on how this makes the changing system more complex.
Mental Health Act 1983 code of practice: guidance on the visiting of psychiatric patients by children
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides further guidance on drawing up policies for visits by children to psychiatric patients.