Children’s Commissioner’s report reinforces need for urgent changes in children’s mental health services
The Children’s Commissioner’s latest report confirms that major improvements are needed to boost young people’s access to support, the quality of their care and their outcomes
Type: News
Where do we go from here? The proposed Major Conditions Strategy and mental health
The Government’s decision to shelve the proposed ten-year plan for mental health comes at a time where we really need a strategic, whole government approach to mental health.
Type: Blog
Reforming the Mental Health Act: what the Joint Parliamentary Committee report says and what might come next
Recommendations made to modernise the Mental Health Act can improve services – if they are backed by adequate resources and a clear plan of action to implement changes without delay
Type: Blog
Modernising the Mental Health Act is essential for better and more equitable services
A modernised Mental Health Act is essential to improve services, but only if accompanied by sufficient investment and further reforms to both the law and the system
Type: News
Humanising health care
The emergence of experiential practice and leadership in mental health services
Type: Publication
Proactive, holistic and equitable: A vision for mental health, autism and learning disability services in 2032
Amy Pollard asks, what should services in England look like in ten years’ time?
Type: Blog
No wrong door
A vision for mental health, learning disabilities and autism services in 2032
Type: Publication
Behind closed doors? How to make safe, compassionate inpatient care a reality
In the wake of recent media investigations into abuse, cruelty and neglect within mental health inpatient services, Andy considers what the response needs to be across the system
Type: Blog
A working partnership
The development of integrated mental health services involves staff from both the NHS and VCS working together as part of the same team. Here’s our best practice guide to making partnerships work, for a more relevant, holistic and effective service.
Type: Publication