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Minister calls for new mental health service targets
The introduction of hospital-style treatment targets would help address the “institutional bias” against mental health services, a health minister said.
Norman Lamb, MP for North Norfolk. Picture: Denise Bradley
Adam Gretton Health correspondent Saturday, November 2, 2013
7:00 AM
The introduction of hospital-style treatment targets would help address the “institutional bias” against mental health services, a health minister said.
Norman Lamb said he was determined to address the imbalance between physical health and mental health by bringing in new targets by the time of the next general election.
The North Norfolk MP and health minister yesterday said that hospitals had targets to treat patients needing non-emergency surgery within 18 weeks. However there were no similar targets or a payment by results system for mental health trusts.
Mr Lamb said that the introduction of targets would help to focus more NHS commissioner funding towards mental health services and it was “totally frustrating” how long it was taking to change things.
Revamp for dementia
Published: 31 Oct 2013 08:00
WORK is under way to create a specialist dementia-friendly ward which will include the country’s first in-hospital cinema.
A CGI image of what the ward will look like
Rowan Ward at Prospect Park Hospital has been stripped and work has started to transform the unit specifically for the use of elderly patients and their families.
New, soft flooring will be installed to minimise the risk of falling, with circular handrails for patients with Parkinson’s disease or arthritis, while ambient LED lighting and colour-coded areas for males and females will help patients move around independently.
£200,000 fund launched for carers
CARERS from across Bradford
CARERS from across Bradford are to share in a grant scheme worth almost £200,000 to promote their own health and well-being.
The growing number of unpaid carers in Bradford, Airedale and parts of Wharfedale can apply for up to £200 to enable them to have a break from the day-to-day pressures of looking after a loved one.
