All Mental health articles – Page 99
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NewsCare UK sells mental health arm
Private provider Care UK has sold off its NHS mental health services arm to Partnerships in Care, one of the country’s largest independent mental health providers.
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HSJ LocalMental health trust criticised for 'unacceptable' bed management
MENTAL HEALTH: An independent review of more than a dozen mental health patient deaths has criticised an NHS trust for what it described as ‘unacceptable’ bed management practices.
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NewsCoroner rules lack of mental health beds contributed to death
A lack of mental health beds was a ‘contributory factor’ in the suicide of a teenager being treated more than 100 miles from home, a coroner has ruled.
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HSJ LocalNottinghamshire Healthcare to 'buddy' special measures trust
PERFORMANCE: Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust has been appointed to ‘buddy’ Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust, the first mental health trust to have been placed into special measures.
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NewsElection survey: How popular are the parties' flagship health policies?
Our exclusive pre-election poll tested the popularity of a series of key health policy pledges from across the political spectrum.
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HSJ KnowledgeStem the patient overspill with this dream team
Reducing the cost of treating patients in private psychiatric units
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HSJ LocalLeeds Community Healthcare 'requires improvement', CQC finds
PERFORMANCE: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust has been rated ‘requires improvement’ by the Care Quality Commission.
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NewsLiberal Democrats commit to repeal competition elements of Health Act
The Liberal Democrats have criticised the role of competition in the health service, pledging to repeal parts of the Health Act 2012 and end the competition authority’s role in health.
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NewsExclusive: Care home closures blamed for Dorset delayed transfers
The closure of two care homes has been blamed for a high rate of delayed transfers of care in Dorset. The local mental health provider is the only foundation trust in breach of Monitor’s target for delays, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsBudget round up: Chancellor outlines £1.25bn mental health package
Chancellor George Osborne today outlined how a £1.25bn mental health funding package will be spent over the next five years, as part of plans for the government’s next budget.
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HSJ LocalNew FT to 'push forward' with new models of care
STRUCTURE:The leader of a provider recently granted foundation trust status has said that the organisation has been presented with an ‘exciting’ opportunity to push forward with new models of care outlined in the NHS Five Year Forward View.
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NewsLib Dems pledge extra £250m a year for children's mental health
Nick Clegg has told the Liberal Democrats’ spring conference the government will spend an extra £250m a year for five years on child and adolescent mental health services.
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HSJ KnowledgeThe three steps to balance parity of esteem for mental health
Closing the gap between physical and mental health
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CommentStevens must honour his Change Day pledge for people with learning disabilities
Stevens must make good on his learning disabilities promise
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CommentOnline therapy and technology can turn round tragic suicide numbers
Secure sessions increase access to therapy for people with mental health problems