NHS Confederation Briefings are for NHS Confederation members. If you are a member and would like to receive additional copies you can do so by contacting our Publications orderline: publications@nhsconfed.org tel: 0870 444 5841.
Date: 17/5/2012
This Briefing summarises the findings and recommendations from a recent report, commissioned by the Department of Health, into race equality in mental health. The report is based on a series of interviews with NHS and local authority leaders. more
Date: 10/5/2012
This Briefing shares the learning and recommendations from a workshop for members held by the NHS Confederation and the Ambulance Service Network on falls prevention strategies for the older population. more
Date: 18/4/2012
A close relationship exists between long-term physical conditions and mental health and wellbeing. This Briefing describes how primary and secondary health services can improve patient outcomes, while reducing the overall costs of care for the NHS. more
This Briefing sets out the policy context around tackling homelessness and addressing the mental health needs of homeless people. more
Date: 6/2/2012
The European Commission has published legal proposals to revise the existing EU public procurement rules. This briefing outlines the key changes proposed to the legal framework and seeks views from NHS organisations on the likely implications for the NHS. more
Recent high-profile cases in the UK have focused attention on concerns about the clinical competence and language skills of some healthcare professionals from other European member states. more
Date: 21/12/2011
NHS Confederation full briefing/summary for members on the 2012/13 NHS Operating Framework. more
Date: 6/12/2011
This Briefing, produced in association with the National Housing Federation, outlines a number of routes that mental health providers and housing associations may wish to explore together to improve quality and reduce costs. more
Date: 5/12/2011
This briefing introduces the National Patient Safety Agency's new suicide prevention toolkits for community, emergency and general practice staff. more
This Briefing sets out the policy context for outcomes in mental health and summarises the recommendations made in the report. more
Date: 25/11/2011
Payment by Results for adult mental health services will be introduced in the NHS in 2012/13. An independent readiness review was commissioned by strategic health authority mental health leads through the Mental Health Network. more
Date: 21/11/2011
This Briefing looks at social media innovations underway in healthcare as a whole and highlights case studies from Mental Health Network member organisations. more
Date: 16/11/2011
This briefing outlines the benefits that the Birmingham RAID liaison psychiatry service has brought in terms of cost savings and improved health and well-being for patients. more
Date: 7/11/2011
This briefing aims to help NHS organisations engage with local leaders, communities and other public services about the issues and challenges ambulance services face in rural areas. more
Date: 24/10/2011
At a time of major transformation for public health in England, services aimed at improving well-being present a key opportunity to significantly shift approaches towards improving population health. more
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