Welsh Government – Dual diagnosis and Homeless project
This project was developed as a collaborative commitment by Housing departments, Supporting People, Children and Young Persons’ Services, Adult Care Services, Mental Health Services and Community Safety. It was intended to support key outcomes identified within the Welsh Government strategy Together for Mental Health - A Strategy for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Wales.
A review of substance misuse pathways and the use of shared care
The National Drug Strategy “Reducing Demand, Restricting Supply, Building Recovery: Supporting People to Live a Drug Free Life” (2010) places a strong emphasis on recovery. Shared Care arrangements are a key part in promoting a [...]
Scoping Sexual Health as a Component of Overall Mental Health and Physical Well-being
Our report highlighted the sexual experiences of mental health service users, wherein over 75% of those taking part in the evaluation indicated that they had engaged in unprotected sex, often in relation to their illness; side-effects of the medication; and a desire to be 'wanted'. This, along with other findings, has provoked major concern for the level of vulnerability of this group of the population in relation to risks - not only to their sexual health, but their whole health, safety and well-being.
Dual Diagnosis Services & Payment by Results
JMB Health Consultancy has recently supported Tony Ryan Associates in a review of dual diagnosis frameworks for PbR under a joint proposal by a North West Mental Health CCG and Substance Misuse Commissioners (DAAT).