Journal of Mental Health, 11(5), October 2002, pp.557-564.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
London
There is growing concern about the welfare of the substantial number of young people who are homeless in the UK. A sample of young people living in homeless hostels in Birmingham is compared with one derived from a private household survey carried out in the same city. Sociodemographic details along with information on mental health, substance use and service uptake were ascertained. The homeless sample were younger and more likely to be male than their domiciled counterparts. They had more often spent time in institutional child care and had worse educational records and lower levels of employment. Young people who were homeless had greater involvement with the police, more frequently used illicit drugs and reported worse physical and mental health than those in private households. They were equally likely to see a general practitioner and more often consulted for 'nerves' as well as having a higher rate of contact with mental health professionals.
There is growing concern about the welfare of the substantial number of young people who are homeless in the UK. A sample of young people living in homeless hostels in Birmingham is compared with one derived from a private household survey carried out in the same city. Sociodemographic details along with information on mental health, substance use and service uptake were ascertained. The homeless sample were younger and more likely to be male than their domiciled counterparts. They had more often spent time in institutional child care and had worse educational records and lower levels of employment. Young people who were homeless had greater involvement with the police, more frequently used illicit drugs and reported worse physical and mental health than those in private households. They were equally likely to see a general practitioner and more often consulted for 'nerves' as well as having a higher rate of contact with mental health professionals.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, hostels, men, mental health problems, mental health services, residential care, service uptake, socioeconomic groups, young people, child care, drug misuse, educational performance, general practitioners;
'Forget me not', published in January 200, set out the Audit Commission's analysis of mental health services for older people in England and Wales. Since then auditors appointed by the Commission have been carrying out local audits of these services. This report summarises the main findings from audits in England. It highlights for managers and practitioners where they should concentrate their efforts.
'Forget me not', published in January 200, set out the Audit Commission's analysis of mental health services for older people in England and Wales. Since then auditors appointed by the Commission have been carrying out local audits of these services. This report summarises the main findings from audits in England. It highlights for managers and practitioners where they should concentrate their efforts.
Subject terms:
home care, independence, hospitals, interagency cooperation, joint working, joint planning, long term care, mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, older people, primary care, residential care, community care, diagnosis, general practitioners;
The remit of the working party was to explore options for addressing the issues that currently prevent older people in care homes receiving the appropriate level and type of health and care services. It concludes that an integrated interdisciplinary approach is required. Key issues include the need for: a standardised interdisciplinary approach to assessment, care planning, and care delivery; development of the nurse as the lead practitioner in care homes; comprehensive systems of service delivery to engage general and specialists; and for all practitioners engaged in care home practice to have appropriate education and training and for relevant programmes of research.
The remit of the working party was to explore options for addressing the issues that currently prevent older people in care homes receiving the appropriate level and type of health and care services. It concludes that an integrated interdisciplinary approach is required. Key issues include the need for: a standardised interdisciplinary approach to assessment, care planning, and care delivery; development of the nurse as the lead practitioner in care homes; comprehensive systems of service delivery to engage general and specialists; and for all practitioners engaged in care home practice to have appropriate education and training and for relevant programmes of research.
Subject terms:
interprofessional relations, long term care, mental health problems, nurses, multidisciplinary services, nursing, nursing homes, older people, physical illness, residential care, training, care homes, general practitioners, health care, health needs, health professionals;
First of a series of reports with a common theme of promoting independence for older people. Looks at mental health services for older people and includes chapters on: mental health problems in older people; identification and initial responses by services; services to help people at home; hospital and residential provision; coordination between services; and developing a comprehensive strategy.
First of a series of reports with a common theme of promoting independence for older people. Looks at mental health services for older people and includes chapters on: mental health problems in older people; identification and initial responses by services; services to help people at home; hospital and residential provision; coordination between services; and developing a comprehensive strategy.
Subject terms:
home care, independence, hospitals, interagency cooperation, joint working, joint planning, long term care, mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, older people, primary care, residential care, community care, diagnosis, general practitioners;
hospitals, long term care, mental health problems, offenders, residential care, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, social care provision, voluntary organisations, community care, day services, general practitioners;
Provides up to date information on research, policy and practice for those involved in or interested in purchasing and commissioning mental health services. Includes papers on: adult mental health policy; defining severe mental illness; assessing population needs; mental illness needs index; how mental health services are commissioned; purchasing mental health care for primary care; a local authority perspective on purchasing mental health services; housing and mental health; core components of a comprehensive mental health service; commissioning and managing hospital and community beds; independent sector providers; implementing core service components - commissioning and contracting; purchasing from a user perspective; purchasing mental health services for black communities; performance indicators in mental health services; community care; and monitoring quality.
Provides up to date information on research, policy and practice for those involved in or interested in purchasing and commissioning mental health services. Includes papers on: adult mental health policy; defining severe mental illness; assessing population needs; mental illness needs index; how mental health services are commissioned; purchasing mental health care for primary care; a local authority perspective on purchasing mental health services; housing and mental health; core components of a comprehensive mental health service; commissioning and managing hospital and community beds; independent sector providers; implementing core service components - commissioning and contracting; purchasing from a user perspective; purchasing mental health services for black communities; performance indicators in mental health services; community care; and monitoring quality.
Subject terms:
housing, local authorities, mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, mixed economy of care, needs, performance indicators, private sector, purchaser-provider split, quality assurance, residential care, severe mental health problems, social services, assessment, community mental health services, commissioning, general practitioners;
Reports on a survey of health and attitudes to health, contact with and attitudes to health services, the social services, social security and related agencies, and implications for social policy.
Reports on a survey of health and attitudes to health, contact with and attitudes to health services, the social services, social security and related agencies, and implications for social policy.
Subject terms:
home help, hospitals, meal services, mental health problems, needs, older people, policy, residential care, rural areas, short break care, social services, social care provision, day services, dementia, general practitioners, health care, health needs;