Briefing 43: A place to live

This briefing paper presents a compelling argument for relevant agencies in housing, health and criminal justice to work together to ensure investment in the most effective and cost-effective interventions.

Economic evaluation of a liaison psychiatry service

This report examines the costs and benefits of an award-winning service based at Birmingham City Hospital. The service offers comprehensive, round-the-clock mental health support to all adult patients in the hospital.

Managing presenteeism

Presenteeism is hugely costly to employers, but all too often ignored. Managing it well saves money but also contributes to the development of an engaged and productive workforce.

Diversion

Diverting people with mental health problems from prison is good value for taxpayers money but existing diversion arrangements are not achieving their potential.

Briefing 37: Doing what works

This briefing outlines the evidence base for Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and provides information on how to ‘do what works’.

On the Outside

Continuity of care is especially important for released prisoners with mental health problems to help them get their lives back on track on the outside.

Briefing 36: Police and mental health

This briefing calls on the NHS to manage health care for people in police custody and to take a more active role in diverting people with mental health problems to the services they need.