A commissioner’s guide to primary care mental health
This 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 »
Parity of esteem
This briefing paper, published by the Centre for Mental Health, provides an overview of the parity of esteem between mental and physical health. It also outlines what parity would look like with some key recommendations. Read more »
Severe Mental Illness and physical health project
This project in Manchester seeks to address some of the problems associated with the 10-25 year mortality gap for people with a mental illness. It focusses on the physical health needs of people with severe and enduring mental illness who are jointly managed by the mental health service and primary care. Read more »
Stronger Barnsley Together initiative
The aim of the Stronger Barnsley Together initiative is to make sure that the health and care needs of local people are met in the face of an increasingly difficult climate. Read more »
Co-ordinated care for people with complex chronic conditions: Key lessons and markers for success
This 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 »