Delivering the Government's Mental Health Policies

Substantial extra resources have gone into mental health care in recent years, but total spending still needs to rise by a further 50% in real terms, and staff numbers by nearly 40%, to implement Government policy.

This report assesses the service, workforce and financial implications of achieving the seven standards of the National Service Framework for adult mental health care and of implementing subsequent guidance by 2010/11.

It is essential reading for all those interested in the planning and resourcing of mental health services.

The figures in this report are updated in this paper from December 2008.

Download the December 2008 update to 'Delivering...' (625 KB)