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Committee launches community mental health services inquiry

By Lee Peart 19 December 2024

An inquiry into the provision of community mental health services for adults with severe mental health needs has been launched by the Health and Social Care Committee.

WORKFORCE

NHS trusts log over 250,000 staff absences for mental health issues since 2021

By Liz Wells 16 December 2024

UK NHS trusts have seen thousands of staff take at least one day off work due to a mental health issue in the past three years, a new investigation reveals.

TECHNOLOGY

Northumbria Primary Care trials AI digital coaching service

By Liz Wells 03 December 2024

A trial is being conducted across Northumbria to assess the feasibility of carrying out a low-cost collaborative clinical trial using digital interventions to support people with hypertension and d...

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Health Bill has second reading in House of Lords

By Lee Peart 25 November 2024

Legislation to reform care for mental health patients comes one step closer to becoming law as the Mental Health Bill has its second reading in the House of Lords today.

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health patients 'harmed' by out of area placements

By Lee Peart 21 November 2024

Mental health patients are being harmed by ‘inappropriate’ out of area placements, according to a new report.

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health hospital comes out of special measures

By Lee Peart 19 November 2024

The CQC has taken Cheswold Park Hospital in Doncaster out of special measures following an inspection in May and June.

CQC

Mental health trust issued with warning notice after CQC finds 'mixed picture'

By Lee Peart 07 November 2024

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT ) has been issued with a warning notice after the CQC found a ‘mixed picture’ at its services during an inspection in June and Aug...

MENTAL HEALTH

New NHS mental health trust launches in London

By Lee Peart 06 November 2024

A new NHS trust has been launched in London following official approval from health and social care secretary Wes Streeting.

WES STREETING

Government pledges to improve 'outdated' Mental Health Act

By Lee Peart 06 November 2024

New legislation launched in Parliament today aims to give patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act more dignity and say over their care.

CQC

Many children and young people not getting support they need, says CQC

By Lee Peart 25 October 2024

Many children and young people are not currently getting the support they need posing them at risk of long-term mental and physical illness, the CQC has warned.