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HSJ LocalReview finds 418 ‘unnatural, unexpected deaths’ linked to troubled trust
A troubled mental health trust’s internal mortality review has concluded 418 of an estimated 12,503 patient deaths over a four-and-a-half year period were “unexpected and unnatural”.
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NewsStaff shortages putting A&E crisis support target at risk
A national survey, seen by HSJ, has raised concerns about the “sustainability, quality and consistency” of mental health crisis support services in emergency departments.
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Life and death decisions
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector, by correspondent Emily Townsend.
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: The new president’s in tray
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector, by correspondent Emily Townsend — contact me in confidence
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NewsNHSE warns new policy creates risk for service ‘already under enormous pressure’
NHS England has warned the decision by police forces to respond to far fewer incidents involving people in mental distress could pose ‘risks’ to both patients and a service “already under enormous pressure”.
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CommentTackle hidden racism in the NHS to improve staffing
Racism is a significant issue affecting recruitment, retention, and patient care. With this in mind, the Royal College of Psychiatrists launched the Act Against Racism campaign, offering guidance and actions to combat racism in the workplace for better staff well-being and patient care, writes Adrian James
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News‘Hips, knees and eyes’ funding focus ‘not fair’, says medical leader
Physical health and “hips, knees and eyes” still command the lion’s share of government money, despite persistent calls for fairer mental health funding, the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ departing president has told HSJ.
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NewsRevealed: the trusts with the highest locum usage
The heavy reliance of mental health trusts on locum doctors has been laid bare by new research suggesting four of the five trusts with the highest locum usage were providers from this sector.
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NewsExclusive: Leaked data reveals ‘distressing’ scale of ‘unacceptable’ A&E waits
One in five cases in which patients attend A&E needing mental healthcare are spending more than 12 hours in the department – at least double the rate of patients with physical health problems.
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NewsThree in four patients not seen within new target time
Data revealed for the first time shows nearly three quarters of adult patients needing community mental health care are waiting more than four weeks for treatment to start, which is the timeframe that NHS England wants to introduce as a national standard.
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NewsService in ‘very distressing’ state after 19 deaths
The author of a Parliamentary report into ‘failing’ eating disorder services in 2017 says the number of concerning deaths still being reported five years on is ‘very distressing’.
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Kicking the can down the road (again)
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance, and finances in the mental health sector, by correspondent Emily Townsend — contact me in confidence.
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Reforms spark fears over impact on workforce
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance, and finances in the mental health sector, by correspondent Emily Townsend — contact me in confidence.
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Invisible barriers
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector, by correspondent Emily Townsend — contact me in confidence.
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HSJ InteractiveHow to tackle the backlog of patients with mental health needs
A recent HSJ webinar, run in association with Ethypharm Digital Therapy, explored how people with depression are currently supported, and the potential for digital therapy in increasing capacity across ICSs
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NewsJust 10 trusts responsible for half of ‘unacceptable’ placements
Just 10 trusts account for more than half of patients ‘inappropriately’ sent out of their area for a mental health bed – with dozens having to travel up to 300km, according to HSJ analysis.
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Expert BriefingThe uphill battle for mental health in schools
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector, this week by senior content editor Hayley Kirton — contact me in confidence.