Discusses how the perception that depression is a 'natural' part of old age, may mean that many older people are not getting the help they need. Looks at the need for specialist services, but those that also ensure older people have access to the full range of mental health services, rather than assuming any treatment must be in the form of medication. Looks at initiatives in Hertforshire and East Kent NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.
Discusses how the perception that depression is a 'natural' part of old age, may mean that many older people are not getting the help they need. Looks at the need for specialist services, but those that also ensure older people have access to the full range of mental health services, rather than assuming any treatment must be in the form of medication. Looks at initiatives in Hertforshire and East Kent NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.
Subject terms:
mental health services, older people, access to services, depression;
The author offers a guide to the various initiatives the government has created to improve care.
The author offers a guide to the various initiatives the government has created to improve care.
Subject terms:
looked after children, mental health services, older people, performance evaluation, policy, social exclusion, social policy, social welfare, social care provision, young offenders, best value, carers, central government, child care, health care;