South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) launched a physical health advice pilot in June 2020, providing physical health advice for inpatient wards. We take a look at the project nine months on.
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How NHS areas can support Mental Health improvements during COVID and winter pressures
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHS Long Term Plan provided hope that improving Mental Health services were a national priority. However, the pandemic has slowed the implementation of the improvements. As we go into winter with the additional pressure of a second wave, our Mental Health Lead discusses how NHS areas can still push Mental Health improvements forward.
Greenwich: A much quicker response to patients’ Mental Health needs
Read this article to find out the impact that our Mental Health Telephone Advice & Guidance project in Greenwich has had nearly two years on.
Physical health support for patients in mental health wards
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) is piloting a virtual physical health clinic, providing physical health advice for inpatient wards during the pandemic.
Mental Health Integration – what does it take to make it work?
Mental Health Integration: what does it take to make it work? For a number of years, the NHS has been grappling with the issue of how best to deliver care to a growing and ageing population with often complex needs. Historically, services across primary,...
New project will help GPs in Milton Keynes treat adults with mental health problems
The first person someone with a mental health problem is likely to turn to for professional help is their GP, who is expected to deal with them in an appropriate manner and within the 10-minute consultation window.
About our webinar: How to improve the CAMHS crisis
Child Mental Health crisis has been at the top of the news headlines in recent years – we’ve all seen it. There have been a number of reports, surveys and articles on the topic of CAMHS, to highlight a few recent ones: Just a few weeks ago, an article from The...
Greenwich is tackling Mental Health using Consultant Connect
Adults and older adults with mental health issues in Greenwich, London could see significant improvements to their diagnosis, treatment and care experience when they go to see their GP from this month. Greenwich CCG and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust have just launched a...