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Briefing 44: Implementing what works
2 Feb 2012
The results of our test of using regional trainers to speed up the development and efficacy of IPS within local services.
Briefing 43: A place to live
14 Dec 2011
This briefing paper presents a compelling argument for relevant agencies in housing, health and criminal justice to work together to ensure investment in the most effective and cost-effective interventions.
Economic evaluation of a liaison psychiatry service
17 Nov 2011
This report examines the costs and benefits of an award-winning service based at Birmingham City Hospital. The service offers comprehensive, round-the-clock mental health support to all adult patients in the hospital.
Briefing 39: Mental health care and the criminal justice system
14 Sep 2011
This briefing examines the provision of mental health care for adults in the criminal justice system, what has been achieved to date and identifies priorities for further work.
Managing presenteeism
23 May 2011
Presenteeism is hugely costly to employers, but all too often ignored. Managing it well saves money but also contributes to the development of an engaged and productive workforce.
Mental health promotion and mental illness prevention: The economic case
19 Apr 2011
Many forms of prevention and early intervention in mental health are outstandingly good value for money and radically improve the quality of people’s lives.
What’s it worth now?
12 Apr 2011
What’s it Worth Now? estimates of social and economic costs of mental health problems in Scotland, with a particular focus on the employment-related costs.
Pathways to unlocking secure mental health care
1 Apr 2011
This report examines how pathways into and through secure mental health services can be improved to ensure a better flow between prison and secure services.
Diversion: the business case for action
15 Feb 2011
Diversion shows diversion from custody is still much cheaper than just a few weeks in prison. Well-designed diversion schemes can help to reduce reoffending by one third.
A label for exclusion
4 Jan 2011
This policy paper identifies areas and practical examples of how the commissioning and delivery of alcohol interventions for offenders in the community might be developed.
Briefing 42: Beyond the Gate
24 Nov 2010
Only a small proportion of prisoners in England have jobs to go to on release and employment support is too often denied to offenders with mental health problems.
The economic and social costs of mental health problems in 2009/10
3 Oct 2010
This policy paper calculates the economic and social costs of mental illness including the costs of health and social care, lost output and the human costs of reduced quality of life.