Model Service Specifications for Liaison Psychiatry Services – GuidanceThis service specification describes four models of hospital based liaison psychiatry service which have evidence for cost and quality effectives impacting on emergency and unplanned care. Read more »
These model outcome specifications will support commissioners in their negotiations with providers and/or other departments within Clinical Commissioning Group’s and Local Authorities. They should be used in conjunction with the other tools within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commissioning Pack, to understand the evidence base and the needs of the local population. 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 »