Building a workforce for the future
Mental health services have undergone huge changes in the last decade. But what of the people who work in them?
Type: Page
The future of the mental health workforce
We’re exploring and setting out a vision for the future of the mental health workforce
Type: Publication
Call to make the mental health workforce fit for the future as pressure on services rises
A “radical reform” of mental health services is needed
Type: News
The Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health: Supporting local action to change lives
Andy Bell reflects on the new Prevention Concordat’s plans to improve mental health and reduce inequalities
Type: Blog
Case ‘X’ and young people’s mental health: how do we move forward?
Sir James Munby’s comments on a girl requiring a secure mental health bed have highlighted the severe pressures facing children’s services
Type: Blog
Investing in the mental health workforce
Andy looks at Health Education England’s new strategy to secure the workforce required to deliver the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health
Type: Blog
CQC report shows need for focus on people with long term mental health needs
We respond to the CQC’s report highlighting that too many people are in locked rehabilitation wards away from home
Type: News
Out of sight for too long
Helen’s blog highlights that rehabilitation services have been neglected in mental health policy
Type: Blog
After the election: priorities for mental health policy in the new Parliament
Andy Bell offers some initial thoughts on the results of the General Election 2017
Type: Blog
We need to talk about the Mental Health Act
Andy Bell reflects on the Act, and the risks and benefits of changing it
Type: Blog