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Experiences of the early implementation of the Mental health (care and treatment) (Scotland) act, 2003: a cohort study
- Authors:
- RIDLEY Julie, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This evaluative research study was commissioned to explore the implementation of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (MHCT Act). A team of independent researchers including 8 mental health service users undertook the study, which lasted 2 years from September 2006. Using qualitative methods, the experiences and viewpoints of those subjected to compulsory care and treatment, of informal carers and families, and of a range of health and social care professionals and advocacy workers were explored in-depth. The findings should be read within the context of the research study undertaken, and care taken in generalising to different populations and areas. Main findings are presented.
Together for mental health: delivery plan 2012-16
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 50p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This document presents a 10-year strategy for improving the lives of people using mental health services, their carers and their families. At the heart of the Strategy is the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, which places legal duties on Health Boards and Local Authorities to improve support for people with mental ill-health. The main themes of Together for Mental Health are: promoting mental wellbeing and, where possible, preventing mental health problems developing; establishing a new partnership with the public, centred on improving information on mental health, increasing service user and carer involvement in decisions around their care and changing attitudes to mental health by tackling stigma and discrimination; delivering a well-designed, fully integrated network of care. This will be based on the recovery and enablement of service users in order to live as fulfilled and independent a life as possible; addressing the range of factors in people’s lives which can affect mental health and wellbeing through Care and Treatment Planning and joint-working across sectors; and identifying how the strategy will be implemented. The Strategy is focused around 6 high level outcomes and supported by a Delivery Plan. This sets out the actions the Welsh Government and partner organisations will undertake to make the Strategy’s vision a reality.
Experiences of the early implementation of the Mental health (care and treatment) (Scotland) act 2003: a cohort study
- Authors:
- RIDLEY Julie, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 132p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This research study, commissioned by the Scottish Government Health Directorate, has evaluated the experience and perspectives of those with direct experience of, as well as those working with, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (MHCT Act). A team of independent researchers including 8 mental health service users undertook the study, which lasted 2 years from September 2006. The broad aim of the study was to evaluate the implementation of the MHCT Act by exploring in-depth the experiences and perceptions of service users, informal carers/relatives, and various health and social care professionals and advocacy workers, and to consider stakeholders’ views in light of those expressed prior to implementation of the MHCT Act. The methodological approach was qualitative, using interviews and focus groups as the main tools to articulate different viewpoints and explore individual experiences of compulsion.
Mental health in London: developing a strategy for action; update report
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. National Health Service Executive
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. National Health Service Executive
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Charts the process of change and development for London's mental health services, beginning with the development of a strategic framework for action.
Advocacy: a code of practice
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. National Health Service Executive. Mental Health Task Force Users Group
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. National Health Service Executive. Mental H
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 33p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Code developed using the views of users of mental health services. Draws together principles and guidelines for good practice in user group participation, in both unit and community-based users' councils and in peer advocacy who use mental health services.
Guidelines for a local charter for users of mental health services
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. National Health Service Executive. Mental Health Task Force Users Group
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. National Health Service Executive. Mental H
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 14p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Guidelines developed from consultation with users and service providers. Designed as a framework for local people to discuss and adapt to create local charters.
No health without mental health: a cross-government mental health outcomes strategy for people of all ages: supplementary note to the 'No health without mental health' impact assessment, to accompany publication of an implementation framework
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In February 2011 the Government published No Health Without Mental Health, its cross-government, all-age strategy for mental health in England. An Impact Assessment (IA) was published at the same time. The Implementation framework (the Framework) was published in 2012 in order to translate the strategy’s 6 high-level objectives into specific actions and interpret them for particular audiences. The Framework sets out potential actions that a range of local organisations can take to implement the strategy and to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for people, while contributing to the broader efficiency agenda. The purpose of this supplementary note is to add to this evidence base where appropriate, in particular where an action featured in the framework has not been discussed in the IA. It describes why the publication of the Framework was needed. It also provides additional evidence on some actions featured in the Framework, have not been discussed in detail in the IA. These include: evidence-based mental health training for a wide range of professionals; involving people with mental health problems, their families and carers in commissioning and service design processes; measuring progress (the mental health dashboard); and reducing mental health stigma and tackling discrimination.
National programme for improving mental health and well-being small research projects initiative 2005-06: how can community services support mental health and well-being?
- Author:
- Connor Anne
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
A study to identify the experiences and views of people with serious mental health problems, and of members of other community groups(which were likely to include people who had mental health problems), about what keeps them well and ways in which community services can support people’s mental health and wellbeing is presented. The study involved a series of group interviews, planned and led by people who had personal experience of mental health problems.
The National Institute for Mental Health in England: summary consultation
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
The National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE) is being created to help frontline staff in health and social care implement policy to improve outcomes for people using mental health services. This publication summarises the consultation and contains a questionnaire.
Mental health policy implementation guide: community mental health teams
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 24p.
- Place of publication:
- London
When the mental health implementation guide was published in March 2002, it was declared: 'community mental health teams, in some places known as primary care liaison teams, will continue to be the mainstay of the system. CMHTs have an important role to play in supporting service users and families in community settings'. The emphasis in this document is on identifying the functions which CMHTs will need to perform.