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More needs to be done for mental health care in the community
Mental health teams in hospitals can achieve major cost savings to the NHS, reveals new report
Edited by Andy Porter editor@wellbeingnorfolk.co.uk
Liaison psychiatry teams in general hospitals can cut costs to the NHS by reducing how many people need beds and how long they stay, according to a report published by Centre for Mental Health with the NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network and the London School of Economics and Political Science, and funded by the Strategic Health Authority Mental Health Leads.
Liaison psychiatry services provide mental health care to people being treated for physical health conditions in general hospitals.
Grandmother will be paid the same as if she was a foster carer
Grandmother caring for granddaughter wins battle with Kent CC to be paid as foster carer
Court of Appeal determines that granddaughter is a ‘looked after’ child
A grandmother who has battled for 6 years with Kent County Council to be paid the same rate as a foster carer for looking after her granddaughter, has won her case in the Court of Appeal. Kent County Council has said that it has no plans to appeal.
‘Self Care Week’ helps people with long term conditions and their carers
West Midlands Ambulance Service Promotes Self Care Week
| Author: Murray Macgregor | Published: 18th November 2011 11:29 |
NHS Self Care Week.
West Midlands Ambulance Service is backing a campaign by the NHS which encourages the public to take control of their own health and wellbeing.
The primary focus of ‘Self Care Week’ is on the public, people with long term conditions and their carers, which is a key area of work for the ambulance service. By making sure people are prepared, there is a significant potential to reduce the number of 999 calls and help keep hospital admissions down.
