Latest Mental Health News
Today is 21 November 2008
November
NHS web sites join togetherNHS Choices and NHS Direct are joining together to provide the public with all health information they need and the choices available in one place. (17 Nov 08). |
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October
New information on care planning for CPA
LPT staff have worked closely with service users and the voluntary sector to develop a promotional campaign to encourage patient involvement in care planning. (28 Oct 08).
Trust Responds to Annual Health Check
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust has responded to the Healthcare Commission's annual health check for 2007/08. (28 Oct 08).
Leicester Partnership 'Community of Interest' Representatives
The voluntary and Community Sector is looking to increase the number of representatives for 'communities of interest' that sit on the Leicester Partnership. (24 Oct 08).
Healthcare Commission publishes NHS Ratings
The third annual health check for 2007/08 of all 391 NHS trusts in England has been published. The annual ratings show that the quality of services is improving and that trusts are managing their money more effectively. (22 Oct 08).
NICE Guidance for Mental Well-Being of Older People
A new guidance on the occupational therapy and physical activty interventions to promote the mental well-being of older people in primary care and residential care. (22 Oct 08)
Concert to Demystify Psychosis
Specialist healthcare services aimed at helping young people recover after a first experience of psychosis are using live music to get their message across. (22 Oct 08).
Showcase Live
Young men of diverse cultural origin and with experience of mental health issues are taking part in a ground-breaking performance project, ‘Showcase Live’, which will finale at The Y Theatre in Leicester. (7 Oct 08).
Progress still needed on children's mental health
A report on the progress being made by Primary Care Trusts and mental health trusts to meet the Government's target to make sure that no children or young people are inappropriately placed on adult mental health wards by 2010. (1 Oct 08).
Expressions of Interest for Psychological Therapies
Primary Care Trusts in the East Midlands are seeking expressions of interest from organisations or partnerships who could provide all, or part, of the Primary Care Psychological Therapy Services across the region. (01 Oct 08).
"I Thought I was the King of Scotland"
One of LAMP's Peer Advocates, Jimmy Gilmour, has written about his life in "I Thought I was the King of Scotland". By sharing his experiences Jimmy hopes that he will be able to empower people and reduce the stigma around mental health. (01 Oct 08).
September
New initiative with local communities
Lord Patel of Bradford will launch a new programme for social inclusion and community engagement at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust's (LPT) AGM. (24 Sep 08).
2012 Programme summary report
LPT is seeking comments and views on their 2012 programme to transform the model for inpatient and community services and the quality of care for people seeking help with their mental health or for people with a learning disability. (22 Sep 08)
Feeling Good Project seeks evaluator
Turning Point Women’s Centre is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified person or organisation to research and write an independent evaluation report for the Feeling Good Project. (22 Sep 08).
Boost your well-being poetically!
A series of free poetry writing workshops for adults in Leicestershire who are experiencing mental health issues has been arranged for November and December. (18 Sep 08).
Leicester launches consultation on Carers Strategy
Leicester City Council are asking for views and comments, particularly from carers, on the City's Draft Carers Strategy for 2009-11. (18 Sep 08).
Rutland Carers Strategy begins consultation
Rutland County Council has launched a public consultation as part of plans to update its Carers Strategy for 2009-2012. (2 Sep 08).
CLASP's Caring with Confidence
Hot off the press is news that CLASP has been chosen to be involved with the Caring with Confidence programme to be trailled in two regions before being rolled out nationally. (2 Sep 08).
August
Valuing and Support Carers Report
A report, "Valuing and Supporting Carers", has called on the Goverment to improve the recognition, support and financial assistance offered to carers. The unpaid support carers provide is said to save the public purse an estimated £87bn each year. (29 Aug 08).
Carers Strategy for Leicestershire
Leicestershire County Council and Leicestershire County and Rutland PCT have launched a joint Carers Strategy and Delivery Action Plan 2008-2011 for Leicestershire. (28 Aug 08).
Carers offered opportunity to learn
Carers in the Midlands are being offered a chance to learn new skills and get qualifications through a range of courses through an education project funded by the Lottery for three years. (28 Aug 08).
Young people and depression
YouthHealthTalk (YHT), a national charity producing a web site about young people's experiences of health and lifestyle are looking to design a new site about depression and low mood. (27 Aug 08).
Results of OCD research
The results of reseach on obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviour based at Lancaster University is now availble. (27 Aug 08).
Celebration of Achievement Award 2008
Nominations are invited for any person or team working for Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust for their staff celebration of achievement awards. (27 Aug 08).
Calling aspiring local poets
A local community arts group, Mantal Arts, are planning a series of free poetry workshops for adults with mental health problems in Leicestershire as part of a pilot project. (22 Aug 08).
Trust launches consultation on future plans
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (Trust) has launched a 13-week public consultation about future plans for its services and becoming a NHS Foundation Trust . (19 Aug 08).
Submissions invited for Brightsparks exhibition
Brightsparks: Arts in Mental Health Group are calling for submssions of artwork for their 'Out of Mind' exhibition to be held in October. (19 Aug 08)
Report highlights neglect of older adults' mental health
A report has called for urgent action to curb the decline in mental health and wellbeing for the over 65s, which has been severely neglected despite the 2.4 million older adults who are estimated to have depression, impairing their quality of life. (1 Aug 08)