Integrating physical and mental health: resources from our learning network

Between 2016 and 2018 we facilitated a learning network on integrating mental and physical health care. 25 local areas from across England took part in the network, which provided a platform for sharing ideas and exploring how practical barriers to integration can be overcome. Here’s a selection of some of the presentations given at network meetings.

Mental health in integrated care systems

South London Mental Health and Community Partnership – developing an integrated care system for mental health in south London (Matthew Patrick)
Integration in Devon – exploring how an integrated care system for mental health in Devon might work in practice (Peter Aitken)
Incorporating mental health in the emerging integrated care system in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (Richard Fradgley)

Mental health and long-term conditions

Mental health in primary care

Improving the physical health of people with mental health problems

Mental health in ‘neighbourhood’ arrangements

Working as a system

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