Community and inpatient mental health services in England and Wales up to 2016
Acute mental health inpatient beds fell by 15% between 2012/13 and 2015/16m, while specialist community mental health services also reduced by about 6%
Type: News
Call to make the mental health workforce fit for the future as pressure on services rises
A “radical reform” of mental health services is needed
Type: News
Identifying new models of primary care mental health
We’re working with partners to identify what is working well in primary care
Type: Page
A lifeline in the community: the vital role of assertive outreach and rehabilitation
Dr Nuwan Dissanayaka highlights the struggle for people like Jamie to maintain independence
Type: Blog
CQC report shows need for focus on people with long term mental health needs
We respond to the CQC’s report highlighting that too many people are in locked rehabilitation wards away from home
Type: News
Out of sight for too long
Helen’s blog highlights that rehabilitation services have been neglected in mental health policy
Type: Blog
Patients in long-stay hospitals being neglected in policy and practice, says Centre for Mental Health
Some people are facing stays of many years in inpatient services because of a lack of community services to help them to recover
Type: News
Campaign calls for update to NICE guidance on supporting people discharged from inpatient mental health care
People discharged from inpatient mental health care are waiting too long for follow-up support.
Type: News
Mental health in the West Midlands Combined Authority
We worked with the University of Birmingham to analyse the economic costs of mental health problems in the West Midlands
Type: Publication
Supporting carers
The Care Act, carers’ assessments and their impact on mental health carers
Type: Publication