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 »
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 »
Economic evaluation of a liaison psychiatry serviceThis is an independent economic evaluation of the Rapid Assessment Interface and Discharge (RAID) psychiatric liaison service operating in City Hospital Birmingham. Read more »
With money in mind: the benefits of liaison psychiatryThis briefing published by the NHS Confederation outlines the benefits that the Birmingham RAID liaison psychiatry service has brought in terms of cost savings and improved health and well-being for patients. Read more »
Quality Standards for Liaison Psychiatry ServicesThis document outlines quality standards which liaison psychiatry services are required to achieve to become accredited and part of the Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN), run by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Read more »
Working with under 18 year olds: Guidance for IAPT servicesThis document provides guidance to those working in Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services, as well as commissioners and providers of services, regarding working with under 18 year olds. Read more »
No health without mental healthThis strategy sets out six shared objectives to improve the mental health and well-being of the nation, and to improve outcomes for people with mental health problems through high quality services. Read more »
Duration of Untreated Psychosis (DUP) MeasurementThis presentation was delivered by Jo Smith at the Worcestershire Early Intervention Service Study day, 9th June 2011. Read more »
This article describes the changes made to the mental health clinical indicators in the General Medical Services Contract for 2011/12. The likely effect from these changes directly on patient care is discussed. Read more »
NICE Guideline CG120: Psychosis and co-existing substance misuseThis guideline covers the assessment and management of adults and young people (aged 14 years and older) who have a clinical diagnosis of psychosis with coexisting substance misuse. Read more »
Talking therapies: a four year plan of actionThis plan outlines how the Government’s commitment to expanding access to psychological therapies will be delivered in the four years from April 2011. Read more »
Emerging psychosis and young people – what you need to knowThis guidance published by the Royal College of General Practitioners aims to support GPs to act promptly if they suspect the possibility of an emerging psychosis. Read more »
NICE Guideline CG31: Generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorderThis is an extract from the NICE Guideline for the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Read more »
Healthy Lives, Healthy People: our strategy for public health in EnglandThis white paper sets out the government’s long-term vision for the future of public health in England. The aim is to create a ‘wellness’ service (Public Health England) and to strengthen both national and local leadership. Read more »
Early Intervention in Psychosis: A briefing for service plannersThis briefing is intended to inform service planners about the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service model, which has spearheaded a revolution in how mental health services have been delivered across England over the last ten years. Read more »
This guideline covers the treatment and management of schizophrenia and related disorders in adults (18 years and older) with an established diagnosis of schizophrenia with onset before age 60. Read more »
Service for the treatment and management of schizophrenia in adults commissioning guideThis guide aims to support health and social care professionals in England to commission an effective service for the treatment and management of schizophrenia in adults (18 years and over) with an established diagnosis of schizophrenia with onset before age 60. Read more »
This NICE guideline covers the care, treatment and support that adults (aged 18 and older) with schizophrenia should be offered. Read more »
This report focuses on the key components that should be in place within a liaison team if the service is to operate effectively. Read more »
Rationale and recommendations for integrating mental health services into primary care, World Health Organisation, 2007. 3_MHintoPHC_Infosheet Read more »