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In this month's edition...
Multiple needs
From November, the Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) coalition will bring together 25 local areas across England to develop coordinated support for people experiencing multiple need. In these places, local authorities, statutory agencies and the voluntary sector will work together to transform the lives of people experiencing a combination of homelessness, substance misuse, contact with the criminal justice system and mental ill health. The local areas use a framework called the MEAM Approach to help shape their work and receive support and advice from MEAM coalition staff based across the country. Find out more here
Research collaboration
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has opened a short survey to help develop its strategy to increase its research collaboration with charities. The NIHR funds and supports health and care research. It works with charities and researchers to involve patients and the public in their work, and help patients gain earlier access to breakthrough treatments. It is consulting with the voluntary sector on ways of working and what the sector wants out of collaboration. The deadline to take part is 7th December. Take the survey here
Mental health first aid
A £15 million mental health first aid programme will see up to 1 million people trained in basic mental health first aid skills. The programme will improve personal resilience and help people recognise and respond effectively to signs of mental illness in others. The campaign, designed and delivered by Public Health England, will help people assess their own mental wellbeing and learn techniques to reduce stress. There will be an online learning module designed to improve the public’s knowledge, skills and confidence on mental health. Find out more here
Supported housing
The government has announced a new funding model for supported housing which will be implemented in April 2020. This will included a ‘Sheltered Rent’ for sheltered and extra care housing and short term supported accommodation to be funded via a ring-fenced grant to local authorities. This follows the welcome announcement made by the Prime Minister last week that the government no longer plans to apply the Local Housing Allowance rates to supported housing and the social housing sector more widely. Two consultations have been launched alongside the announcement. Find out more here
Cyber attack on patients
The Department of Health is undertaking a review of key lessons from the WannaCry cyber-attack on NHS England on 12th May 2017. The review is keen to tell patients’ stories about the impact WannaCry had on them, for example if operations and appointments were cancelled or communication of test results were delayed. If you were affected by WannaCry as a patient or patient representative and would like to share your stories (all responses will be anonymised), please contact the review team as soon as possible at Samantha.Pryke@dh.gsi.gov.uk
Harmful sexual behaviours
Safer Lives is holding one-day training events on ‘Supporting Clients with Harmful Sexual Behaviours’ with a subsidised rate for Clinks members [18th January, Leeds | 25th January, Manchester, £60 ]. The course is suitable for front-line staff and their line managers whose work involves supporting the needs of adults or young people who also have a history of sexual convictions or present a risk of sexually harming others. Find out more and book here
Working with people with autism
The National Autistic Society is running an 'Introduction to working with individuals on the autism spectrum’ training course [Various dates in 2018, London and Lancaster, £500]. This course explores ways of working with people with autism and Asperger syndrome in range of settings. Practice based, it also offers a chance to learn from peers who will consist of students from a diverse range of professional backgrounds, family members and people with autism. Find out more here
The NHS is 70
The NHS will be 70 years old on 5th July 2018. NHS England and NHS Improvement are working with a wide array of partners to mark this milestone throughout 2018, and are encouraging everyone to get involved. You could host an exhibition or event; join in with other local celebrations; or invite an NHS speaker to come to your organisation. Find out more here
End of life care for homeless people
The Care Quality Commission, alongside the Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health, has published ‘A second class ending- Exploring the barriers and championing outstanding end of life care for people who are homeless’. The report suggests that actively linking health care, social care, housing and voluntary services would improve care for this group, and that there must be a strategic, equality-led approach at a local level, delivering personalised care. Find out more here
Social determinants of health
NPC has published a report called ‘Keeping us well: How non-health charities address the social determinants of health’. The report aims to help charities that do not have a specific health focus to better understand and use the evidence about the social factors that impact on people’s health and well-being. It has been underpinned by the Institute of Health Equity’s Evidence Review, and includes guides to the evidence on how family, friends and communities, education and skills, good work, money and resources, housing and our surroundings help to support people’s health. Find out more here
Social exclusion
The Lancet has published two research papers on the health impact of social exclusion by University College London, homeless health charity Pathway and a team of researchers. The research finds that people excluded from mainstream society in high-income countries have a tenfold increased risk of early death. The researchers found the mortality rate among socially excluded groups including prisoners, homeless people, people who sell sex, and people who use hard drugs, was nearly eight times higher than the population average for men, and nearly 12 times for women. Find out more here
Understanding the whole family
Revolving Doors has published 'Understanding the whole family', the third in a series of literature reviews on severe and multiple disadvantage. It takes a life course approach, exploring the role of the family from prevention to treatment and intervention, through to recovery and desistance. The review shows that families have multiple and often conflicting roles in relation to people facing severe and multiple disadvantage. It examines the strengths and protective factors as well as the barriers or problems within families. Download the paper here
Community mental health services
The Care Quality Commission has published the latest findings from its ‘Community mental health survey 2017’. The survey, which looked at the experiences of people receiving community mental health services shows that, two years into a five-year investment and improvement plan, there is scope for significant improvement. Around two-thirds of respondents reported a positive experience of overall care. However, the survey results suggest scope for further improvements, including in: crisis care, access and coordination of care, involvement in care and monitoring the effects of medication. There has been little notable improvement in survey results in the last year in the majority of areas. Read the full results here
Alcohol research
Alcohol Research UK offers grants of up to £75,000 for projects that address emerging issues in alcohol research, employ novel theoretical or methodological approaches, or pilot new work in treatment or service delivery. Applications will be accepted from researchers who are employed in the UK by organisations such as universities, colleges, other academic institutions, local authorities, voluntary organisations, police, probation and health authorities. Applicants should read the Research Strategy before applying for the programme. The deadline for applications is 16th January. Find out more here
Brain injury identification
Headway has made an identification card to support people suffering from brain injury. The brain injury identity card is designed to help police officers and staff more easily identify brain injury survivors and ensure that they receive an appropriate response and support. Studies have shown that prevalence of brain injury among prisoners in the UK is as high as 60%, and having a brain injury increases the chances of re-offending. Find out more here
Suicide prevention
Public Health England, in partnership with the National Suicide Prevention Alliance, has launched a series of case studies, films, factsheets and infographics to mark one year on from the publication of the suicide prevention planning guidance. The resources have been developed to support local suicide prevention activity and include: PHE South East and Thames Valley Police’s real-time suicide surveillance resource pack and information sheets on working with coroners, evaluating suicide prevention activity, and socioeconomic deprivation and suicidal behaviour, amongst other resources. Find out more here
Safety in prisons
A blog from Holly Watt for The Guardian has reviewed the latest statistics around safety in prisons.It finds that violence in prisons has increased to record levels, according to the figures released by the Ministry of Justice, with 27,193 incidents of assault and serious assault in the year to June 2017. The blog has a statement from each of the three main political parties on the figures as well as from The Howard League for Penal Reform. Read the blog here
Community organisations supporting mothers
Maternity Action is running a survey of community organisations who come into contact with mothers. Annah Psarros, Senior Policy Officer Health and Wellbeing, writes, 'Across the UK, there are innumerable local grassroots organisations doing brilliant work with pregnant women and new mothers...We want to make the work of these organisations more visible and to engage them – and the women they work with – in our work to raise awareness within Government of the day to day issues affecting the lives of pregnant women, new mothers and their families.' Find out more here
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