Care not containment: Setting a radical vision for transforming mental health support
An independent report developed by an expert group including the Centre to explore how to reduce reliance on restrictive environments and shift to earlier interventions
Type: News
Economic theories relevant to public service provision
A crash-course in some of the main economic theories used in public service commissioning
Type: Publication
The NHS Long Term Plan
What does it mean for mental health? Our handy briefing summarises the implications
Type: Publication
Why disinvesting in mental health rehabilitation services is a false economy
Rajesh argues that the NHS Long Term Plan must address neglected rehabilitation services and a rise in out of area placements
Type: Blog
Briefing 52: Adult and older adult mental health services 2012-2016
The data points to an urgent need to review the capacity of community mental health services to meet people’s needs.
Type: Publication
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
A lifeline in the community: the vital role of assertive outreach and rehabilitation
Dr Nuwan Dissanayaka highlights the struggle for people like Jamie to maintain independence
Type: Blog
Supporting carers
The Care Act, carers’ assessments and their impact on mental health carers
Type: Publication
Secure mental health services
Secure mental health services treat people with severe mental health problems who pose a risk to the public. But the services are subject to long delays and patients getting stuck.
Type: Page
Providing welfare advice in mental health services
Specialist welfare advice is likely to save mental health services money by improving people’s health and reducing hospital admissions.
Type: Page