All Mental health articles – Page 116
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BlogsThe mandate provides a historic opportunity for better mental healthcare
Board and CCGs tasked with tackling disparity between physical and mental health support
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NewsMandate: Mental health sector faces new challenges
Providers of NHS mental health services could be expected to meet new waiting time standards to drive improvements in access, according to the NHS mandate.
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NewsCall for more antenatal depression support
More needs to be done to spot and support women suffering with antenatal depression, experts have warned today.
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NewsGovernment funds trial to boost early detection of dementia
South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust is to lead pioneering work on dementia detection as part of a major government-funded national trial.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhy is the road to recovery so far away?
Is there an alternative to out of area treatments for mental health?
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CommentMichael White: MPs anxious to right a wrong
Ed Miliband made a rare leader’s speech on mental health
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News
Stephen Dalton named as head of Mental Health Network
Stephen Dalton, chief executive of Cumbria Partnership Foundation trust, has been appointed as chief executive of the NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network.
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News'No substance' to clinical network claims
The NHS Commissioning Board has denied the jobs of 600 staff working on clinical networks are at risk but concerns remain that uncertainty over their future will lead to a loss of expertise.
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NewsCQC seeks new recruits to hit inspection targets
The Care Quality Commission is seeking to recruit up to 200 health and social care professionals to ensure it can complete the required number of inspections by the end of the financial year, HSJ has been told.
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HSJ KnowledgeCreating dementia-friendly hospitals
A programme is bringing benefits to patients, carers and staff
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HSJ KnowledgeImproving the quality of dementia care
Better planning and a reduction in medication can improve quality of life and make savings
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HSJ KnowledgeHow flexible working saves trust £1.5m
We look at how flexible working saves one Essex foundation trust £1.5m
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NewsHealth minister claims MPs becoming more 'responsible' about reconfiguration
New health minister Daniel Poulter has insisted politicians are becoming more far-sighted in their approach to debates about service reconfiguration.
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SupplementsAn estate that works for you – an HSJ supplement
This special supplement brings you the latest news and views on NHS estate and facilities managament
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News
Lib Dems call for better access to psychological therapy
The Liberal Democrats have called for the improved access to psychological therapy programme to be extended beyond 2014 and to be included in the NHS Outcomes Framework.
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NewsCQC warns of independent sector failings
Almost two fifths of independent sector mental health units do not comply with rules set out in the Mental Health Act, according to Care Quality Commission data.
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NewsBurstow admits to budget cuts
Former health minister Paul Burstow has admitted there were cuts to mental health services under his watch at the Department of Health.
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HSJ Local
Chesterfield Royal sings up to Mencap charter
WORKFORCE: Chesterfield Royal Hospital Foundation Trust has signed up to Mencap’s ‘Getting it right’ charter for patients with learning disabilities.
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NewsRise in number of hospital admissions for stress
The number of people admitted to hospital as a result of stress is on the rise, figures show.
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NewsUnison in warning over regional pay
Health workers believe that plans to introduce regional pay and conditions would have a “devastating” impact on their lives, according to a report.