NHS Outcomes Framework 2016-17This framework published by the Department of Health sets out the outcomes and corresponding indicators that will be used to hold NHS England to account for improvements in health outcomes after April 2016. Read more »
Mental health dashboardThe mental health dashboard brings together information from a wide range of sources. It shows progress against objectives in the ‘No health without mental health strategy’ and gives a clear, concise picture of mental health outcomes. Read more »
NHS Mandate 2014 to 2015The NHS Mandate between the government and NHS England sets out the ambitions for the health service. Read more »
Co-ordinated care for people with complex chronic conditions: Key lessons and markers for successThis report, published by The King’s Fund, explores the key components of effective co-ordinated care through a study of five UK-based programmes that deliver co-ordinated care for people with long-term and complex needs. Read more »
Integrated Pathways in NottinghamNottingham West Clinical Commissioning Group has incrementally commissioned a range of long term conditions pathways that have spread and sustained as models of good practice. Read more »
The government’s first NHS Mandate gives NHS England responsibility for coming up with plans to help make life better for people with long term conditions. Read more »
3millionlives3millionlives is a national campaign which aims to achieve service integration and deliver more flexible, better and more appropriate care in England. Read more »
The final report following the abuse of people with a learning disability at Winterbourne View sets out a programme of action to transform services for vulnerable people. Read more »
The national framework which sets out the principles and processes for determining eligibility for NHS continuing healthcare has been revised to reflect the new NHS framework and structures, effective from 1 April 2013. Read more »
The Abandoned Illness: A report by the Schizophrenia CommissionThis report, published by the Schizophrenia Commission, proposes priority actions to transform the lives of those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis. Read more »
Long-term health gains: Investing in emotional and psychological wellbeing for patients with long-term conditions and medically unexplained symptomsThis briefing paper summarises the NHS Confederation report ‘Investing in emotional and psychological wellbeing for patients with long-term conditions’ and describes how primary and secondary health services can improve patient outcomes, while reducing the overall costs of care for the NHS. Read more »
Investing in emotional and psychological wellbeing for patients with long-term conditionsThis document, published by the NHS Confederation, provides guidance on service design and productivity improvement for commissioners, clinicians and managers in primary care, secondary care and mental health. Read more »
Long-term conditions and mental health: The cost of co-morbiditiesThis paper, published jointly by The King’s Fund and the Centre for Mental Health, suggests that developing more integrated support for people with mental and physical health problems could improve outcomes and play an important part in helping the NHS meet the quality, innovation, productivity and prevention challenge. 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 »
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 »
NICE Guidelines CG91: The treatment and management of depression in adults with chronic physical health problemsThis NICE guideline provides guidance on the treatment and management of depression in adults with chronic physical health problems. Read more »