Getting it together for mental health care: Payment by Results, personalisation and whole system workingThis paper considers how the two policy initiatives of Payment by Results (PbR) and personalisation need to be developed in tandem with one another, and in the context of whole system commissioning, if the aims of both are to be achieved. Read more »
Estimating the prevalence of autism spectrum conditions in adultsThis report combines data from the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) 2007 with findings from a new study based on a sample of people with learning disabilities living in private households and communal care establishments. Read more »
This survey by Mind and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) provides some interesting findings on the impact of poor mental health on performance in the workplace. Read more »
This report presents the findings of a study into the role of depression in returning to work after a period of sickness absence, carried out by Loughborough University and funded by the Mental Health Foundation. Read more »
Defining mental health services: promoting effective commissioning and supporting QIPPThis report published by the NHS Confederation suggests a range of definitions to describe what is meant by an inpatient bed to support commissioners and service providers in benchmarking and understanding patterns of performance. Read more »
This clinical guideline offers evidence-based advice on the care and treatment of adults who have common mental health disorders, with a particular focus on primary care. Read more »
NICE Guidelines CG133: Longer-term care and treatment of self-harmThis clinical guideline, published by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), offers evidence-based advice on the longer-term treatment and management of self-harm. Read more »
NHS Data Model and DictionaryThe NHS Data Model and Dictionary provides a reference point for assured information standards to support health care activities within the NHS in England. It has been developed for everyone who is actively involved in the collection of data and the management of information in the NHS. Read more »