A commissioner’s guide to primary care mental healthThis guidance published by the London Strategic Clinical Network for Mental Health explores case studies where mental health and wellbeing services are being promoted and developed within and alongside primary care, and draws some key lessons from them. Read more »
LIFT – wellbeing after babyLIFT psychology service in Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset offers extensive programme of free psycho-educational courses, including the ‘Wellbeing after baby’ course for any parents or carers who are experiencing anxiety, depression or general stress since the birth of a baby. Read more »
Lester UK Adaption 2014This clinical resource, named in honour of the late Professor Helen Lester, provides a simple framework for identifying and treating cardiovascular and type 2 diabetes risks in patients with psychosis receiving antipsychotic medication. Read more »
Mental health awareness workshops for young people in SwindonThis project led by LIFT psychology in Swindon and Wiltshire delivered workshops to students at Swindon College to raise awareness of the psychological services available for young people in Swindon between 16 and 25 years old. Read more »
The Physical Health Portfolio for Physical Care in the Medium Secure UnitStaff at South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have developed a Physical Health Portfolio to ensure best practice in meeting the physical health needs of forensic service users. Read more »
Suicide in primary care in England: 2002-2011This report, published by the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness, examines aspects of primary healthcare prior to suicide to inform prevention. Read more »
Mobile apps for armed forces personnel and service veteransSouth Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have developed mobile apps for armed forces personnel and service veterans, which give information on signs and symptoms of core mental health problems and where to get help. Read more »
LIFT psychologyLIFT psychology provides a primary care psychology service covering Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North Somerset. Interventions include psycho-educational courses, self-help materials, online computer packages and individual sessions. Read more »
Physical health risks for people with severe mental health problemsThis infographic illustrates that people with severe mental health problems face increased risk of physical health problems, including diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease. Read more »
Improving physical health care in people with severe and enduring mental illnessThis project led by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust set out to improve the physical health of people with severe and enduring mental illness. Read more »
Supporting improved physical health care in LancashireLancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is using the Rethink Physical Health Check tool as part of a proactive approach to supporting improved physical health care for service users. Read more »
Enfield early intervention serviceThe Enfield Early Intervention in Psychosis Service has a clear protocol around physical health monitoring from the point of admission to the service. Read more »
Smoke free inpatient wards at Springfield University HospitalHume Ward in Springfield University Hospital, part of South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, is a smoke free zone and smoking is only allowed in an outdoor courtyard at certain times of the day. Read more »
Good Mood Football League in South West YorkshireThe Good Mood Football League, run by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, involves players who have all used mental health services. Read more »
Improving diabetes care for inpatients in SolentSolent NHS Trust has encouraged closer joint working between staff in the mental health inpatient unit and the diabetes clinic at the local hospital to improve diabetes care for inpatients. Read more »
Leicestershire Physical Health RegisterLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is pioneering an electronic register that could improve the long-term physical health prospects of people who are prescribed anti-psychotic drugs. Read more »
Physical Health Check e-learning packageThis free and easy to use training package, published by Rethink Mental Illness, aims to give health professionals the confidence to address the physical health of people affected by mental illness. Read more »
Physical health guide for carersThis guide published by Rethink Mental Illness is designed to help carers, families and friends to get better physical healthcare for the person they support. Read more »
Teenage Health Project in BoltonThis project aimed to help young people aged 11-18 at Rivington, Blackrod and Ladybridge High School in Bolton to stay healthy and happy. Read more »
Commissioning GPs to provide extra mental health servicesSpeaking at a King’s Fund event on improving mental health, Dr Geraldine Strathdee, National Clinical Director for Mental Health, NHS England, urged Clinical Commissioning Groups to commission GP practices locally to provide additional mental health services. Read more »