Healthwatch Wiltshire published this report in October (sorry for delay)! https://www.healthwatchwiltshire.co.uk/report/2023-10-23/mental-health-and-autism-falling-between-gaps “This report highlights the findings from two surveys, one for autistic people and one for their carers, which gathered their experiences of accessing mental health services in Wiltshire over the last three years” It makes very interesting reading.
New Report from Healthwatch Dorset https://healthwatchdorset.co.uk/new-report-provides-valuable-insights-to-enhance-mental-health-services-for-young-people-in-dorset/ “Our new report Your Mind, Your Say, provides valuable insight from young people to help inform NHS Dorset’s current review of young people’s mental health services. The report builds on our 2020 pre-pandemic research, to assess if previous recommendations for improvement remain relevant and to identify any new changes deemed
Major cross-government national strategy to reduce number of tragic suicides Full report at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/suicide-prevention-strategy-for-england-2023-to-2028/suicide-prevention-in-england-5-year-cross-sector-strategy Press release 11th September 2023: Government pledge to reduce England’s suicide rate within 2.5 years with launch of new National Suicide Prevention Strategy Action to aid specific groups at risk of suicide, including children and young people, middle-aged men, autistic people,
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Healthwatch Wiltshire have published their report for 2021-2022 and set their priorities for 2022-2023 one of which is Mental Health. https://www.healthwatchwiltshire.co.uk/report/2022-06-30/championing-what-matters-you-annual-report-2021-22 Priorities for 2022/23 are: Primary Care – continuing the previous year’s work. Mental health– with a focus on learning disabilities and autism. Children and young people– sexual health. Hospital discharge– exploring the links between discharge
From the Centre for Mental Health https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications/reaching-inland Reflections on the A Year in Our Lives stories about living through Covid-19 A Year in Our Lives was initiated by Centre for Mental Health in June 2020. We wanted to share how the dramatic impact of Covid-19 and resulting lockdowns was affecting people’s mental health, in their
“As waiting lists grew, we kept people afloat. As more people found themselves caring for a loved one, we provided a place to turn. We fought harmful policy, pushed for better training, and supported more people than ever. We increased understanding of eating disorders through virtual conferences, community work and our annual Eating Disorders Awareness Week”. Great work
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