Autonomy for social care providers over outbreak management
Ella Dunthorne
Published: December 15, 2022
Press release from the Department of Health and Social Care announcing changes to guidance for social care giving providers more autonomy over the use of face masks and outbreak management – [Shared as received] ADULT SOCIAL CARE PROVIDERS RECEIVE MORE AUTONOMY OVER USE OF FACE MASKS AND OUTBREAK MANAGEMENT Guidance for social care has been…
Read moreMental Health Nursing Research
Ella Dunthorne
Published: December 14, 2022
NHS England is initiating a project to develop a Demand Signal specific to the practice of mental health nursing. The demand signalling process determines evidence gaps and detailed research questions in relation to a specific area, in this case, the scope of practice of mental health nursing in England for children, young people and adults.…
Read moreAn open letter to the Prime Minister on the cost of living
Ella Dunthorne
Published: November 28, 2022
The Association of Mental Health Providers is one of nineteen charities that have written to the Prime Minister regarding the detrimental impact the cost of living is having on people’s mental health. Read the full letter below: Dear Prime Minister, In the UK the cost-of-living crisis runs deep in every community and is having a…
Read moreAssociation of Mental Health Providers calls on government to support the NHS by urgently tackling the key issues facing the entire social care sector
Ella Dunthorne
Published: November 17, 2022
In light of the recent Care Provider Alliance (CPA) briefing, which highlights the urgent need for ‘a 1948 moment’ in the adult social care sector, the Association of Mental Health Providers, the representative body for voluntary and community sector mental health service providers and CPA member, calls for reforms to be inclusive of all adult…
Read moreAn open letter calling for investment in the specialist workforce
Ella Dunthorne
Published: November 3, 2022
With the UK Government set to release their SEND and AP Improvement Plan by the end of the year, this is a prime opportunity to campaign for this plan to address urgent gaps in the specialist workforce. Association of Mental Health Providers has joined a coalition of over 110 charities, royal colleges, professional bodies, professional…
Read moreAn open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the Budget
Ella Dunthorne
Published: October 31, 2022
Association of Mental Health Providers has joined the Mental Health Policy Group, Young Minds, and the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition to write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the budget statement on 17 November. Together, we have urged him to protect mental health in the budget, by protecting NHS funding,…
Read moreWill this be the dawn of a new era? - Member Briefing on the "Mini-Budget"
Ella Dunthorne
Published: September 28, 2022
In his first Budget speech as Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng said that ‘we need a new approach for a new era, focused on growth’. He would build this around three priorities: reforming the supply side of the economy, maintaining a responsible approach to public finances, and cutting taxes to boost growth. What followed certainly delivered on…
Read moreAnne Robson Trust
AMHP
Published: July 14, 2022
“A hand to hold. A listening ear. The presence of another person. These simple things become invaluable in the final days and hours of life.” The Anne Robson Trust believes that no one deserves to die alone. Their support programmes aim to reduce loneliness at the end of life. They equip hospitals to establish, train…
Read moreMental Health Social Care: What it is, why and how it matters for Integrated Care
Ella Dunthorne
Published: July 5, 2022
This report considers the key role of social care for people living with mental health distress and mental illness. The report has been prepared by the Association, on behalf of the Mental Health Social Care Policy and Oversight Group, for the Department of Health and Social Care. The Policy and Oversight Group brings together partners…
Read moreCost-of-Living Crisis: Mental Health Resources
Ella Dunthorne
Published: June 21, 2022
The cost-of-living crisis, created by the increase in prices and low financial support for those who need it most, has led to a negative impact on people’s mental health, worsening it for those who already experience poor mental health. It’s essential that those whose financial insecurity and mental illness has been exacerbated know that mental…
Read moreHave your say on the Enhanced Health in Care Homes framework refresh
Ella Dunthorne
Published: June 7, 2022
We would like to invite members to share their thoughts on what we can improve and add to the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) Framework. This event is open to all. The NHS Long-Term Plan made a commitment to the national roll out of the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) framework to all…
Read moreRegulations Making Vaccines a Condition of Deployment for Health and Social Care Staff to be Revoked
Ella Dunthorne
Published: February 1, 2022
Key points: Vaccination as a condition of deployment revisited as Omicron replaces Delta as dominant variant. Legal requirement for health and social care staff to be double jabbed to be removed, subject to consultation and parliamentary approval. Vast majority of health and care workers vaccinated but remainder are urged to Get Boosted Now as a…
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