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Transforming mental health services – at what cost?

Helen Gilburt asks is it time for an honest conversation about the impact of cost-saving measures on the quality of care in mental health services?
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By Helen Gilburt - 12 November 2015
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Improving mental health outcomes for young people: the perspective of a GP trainee

Young people, and their families, are extremely able to express what they need and have done so clearly. It is now imperative that providers and commissioners work together to meet those needs, building on the momentum of Future in mind.
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By Preety Das - 5 November 2015
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Will NHS.UK be the next GOV.UK?

NHS.UK is set to become the place we go, not just for information about health and local services, but to book appointments, manage repeat prescriptions and access health records and care plans. James Higgott agrees this needs to be done but doesn't think it's going to be easy.
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By James Higgott - 27 August 2015
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2020 vision: digital efficiency and innovation in the NHS

Matthew Honeyman reflects on discussions at our recent Digital Health and Care Congress.
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By Matthew Honeyman - 24 June 2015
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Improving mental health: recognising the vital role of charities

There is a long way to go before mental health achieves ‘parity of esteem’ with physical health, and the voluntary and community sector is key to helping address this challenge.
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By Lisa Weaks - 15 May 2015
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Leading change in diagnosis and support for people living with dementia

What does the future hold for the care and support of people living with dementia? David Oliver shares his thoughts.
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By David Oliver - 3 February 2015
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Transforming health and social care: can the chrysalis become a butterfly?

Chris Ham argues that much bolder approach is needed to bring about innovative models of care that meet the population's needs.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 5 September 2012
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Jumping the gun in the telehealth steeplechase?

Nick Goodwin looks at the barriers that are preventing the successful adoption of telehealth.
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By Nick Goodwin - 26 July 2012
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What every CCG leader should know about mental health

Chris Naylor asks what role CCGs can play to stop people with mental health losing out in the NHS.
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By Chris Naylor - 20 June 2012
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The Information Strategy: a transformation in health and social care information on the way?

Will the Department of Health’s long-awaited Information Strategy transform health and social care information as we know it today?
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By Veena Raleigh - 21 May 2012
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Will the Information Strategy start an information revolution?

Nearly two years ago the government consulted on its aim to achieve an ‘Information Revolution’. So what should the new strategy say if it is to start a revolution?
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By Catherine Foot - 15 March 2012
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Where next for telehealth? Reflections from our international congress

What did we learn during our second International Congress on Telehealth and Telecare?
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By Nick Goodwin - 13 March 2012
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Effective chronic care means recognising the importance of mental health

As policy-makers focus on how integrated care can become a reality in the UK, integration of mental and physical health care should be a key part of the debate.
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By Chris Naylor - 9 February 2012
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