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Department of Health
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Welsh Assembly Government
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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2011 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 2042-8308
- DOI
- 10.1108/20428301111165672
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a quarterly review of recent or forthcoming policy developments in mental health and social inclusion issues. Design/methodology/approach – The author describes and comments on the most significant recent policy developments from within the UK that impact on mental health services and people with mental health needs. Findings – The paper finds that the NHS reforms in England could cause some problems for the implementation of the new English mental health strategy; Northern Ireland and Scotland are both in a position to develop new mental health frameworks and Wales is implementing new statutory rights for mental health service users. Originality/value – This paper summarises some recent policy developments in mental health across the UK.
Journal
Mental Health and Social Inclusion – Emerald Publishing
Published: Aug 15, 2011
Keywords: Mental health services; Mental health strategy; Commissioning; Public policy