Children with mental health problems ‘to double’
Posted: 20th January 2009
One in five children will have mental health problems over the next decade – double the current figure, a Government adviser warned today.
Launch of the 2009 South West Health and Social Care Awards will recognise the excellent work of staff
Posted: 14th January 2009
Do you know a colleague or team who has made an exceptional contribution to health and social care, who has gone the extra mile to make a real difference to patients and users, and who has shown outstanding dedication to the service? If you do, now is the time to show how much you value them, [...]
Building fair chances for the future
Posted: 13th January 2009
Plans to create opportunity and ensure people have the best chance of fulfilling their potential in the future have been launched by the Prime Minister.
Enhancing the Healing Environment Programme (EHE)
Posted: 13th January 2009
King’s Fund in partnership with Offender Health, Department of Health: Extension of HM Prisons and Young Offenders Institution Programme in England and Wales.
Government helps people back to work
Posted: 12th January 2009
Jobseekers who find themselves unemployed for more than six months will be guaranteed more support, so they can get back into work.
Is it time for you to get involved?
Posted: 6th January 2009
Do you have an interest in mental health? Have you or someone you know used mental health services in Somerset? If your answer is yes why not come along to your local, friendly SUN group and find out how your experience/interest can help to make a difference?
Mental Capacity Act 2005 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards: consultation on Monitoring Regulations
Posted: 19th December 2008
These draft regulations confer power on the Care Quality Commission for the purpose of monitoring, and reporting on, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Independent Mental Health Advocates
Posted: 19th December 2008
From April 2009, statutory access to an Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) will be available to patients subject to certain aspects of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Common Assessment Framework for Adults
Posted: 18th December 2008
The Common Assessment Framework aims to improve outcomes for all adults with complex, longer-term health and social care needs.
Launch of the 2009 Health and Social Care Awards
Posted: 12th December 2008