http://www.nhsconfed.org/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/Networks/MentalHealth/OurWork&page=269b0802-d173-466c-b2f6-3df6777d27c0&wp=92c936ea-ffef-4cc9-ae08-8cd7a5ec6bc760http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/annual-reports/Pages/Mental-Health-Network-annual-review-2009-10.aspxThe Mental Health Network (MHN) 2009/10 annual review outlines the network’s significant achievements on behalf of its members over the past year with a look ahead to its priorities and work programmes for 2010/11.Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:15:03 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/Improving-services-adults-autism.aspxThis Briefing summarises the key points of Fulfilling and rewarding lives and the first year delivery plan that accompanies it, focusing particularly on what it means for the NHS.Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:00:20 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/employment-for-people-with-mental-health.aspxThe link between employment and positive mental health is an issue of great importance for the NHS, both in terms of supporting service users to recover from mental health conditions and for improving staff productivity.Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:50:20 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/Pages/Delivering-same-sex-accommodation-mental-health-learning-disability.aspxThe provision of same-sex accommodation across the NHS is a visible affirmation of the health service’s commitment to respecting the dignity and privacy of those who use its services.Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:11:02 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/2009-Briefings/Pages/New-Horizons-next-stage-of-mental-health-policy.aspxThis Briefing summarises the key points of New Horizons, and focuses on what the strategy means for the NHS.Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:15:10 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/2009-Briefings/Pages/Improving-Health-Supporting-Justice.aspxThis Briefing outlines the main points of the Government’s national delivery plan for improving the health outcomes of this group.Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:14:00 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/ShapingPersonalHealthBudgets-aviewfromthetop.aspxPersonalisation is a key aspect of future health policy, but how close is it to becoming a reality? This report presents the opinions of local health and social care leaders on the future of personal health budgets.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:04:51 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/patient-safety/Pages/Patient-safety-Mental-health.aspxThis fact sheet details seven questions every board member should ask about patient safety in organisations providing mental health services.Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:41:43 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/2009-Briefings/Pages/partnership-working-for-mental-health-patients.aspxThis Briefing explores how ambulance services and mental health services can work together to provide the best care for patients with mental health problems.Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:15:34 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/Menta-lhealth-economic-downturn.aspxNational priorities and NHS solutionsTue, 20 Apr 2010 16:05:54 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/Pages/Mental-health-fact-sheet-Patient-safety.aspxFact sheet: Seven questions every board member should ask about patient safety in organisations providing mental health services.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:01:42 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/2009-Briefings/Pages/Seeing-double-meeting-challenge.aspxDual diagnosis is the term used to describe people who have concurrent mental health and substance misuse or alcohol problems. It affects a third of mental health service users, half of substance misuse service users and 70 per cent of prisoners.Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:16:20 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/Pages/Mental-Health-Network-factsheet.aspxThe Mental Health Network has produced a factsheet on key statistics and trends in mental health.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:56:52 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/A-future-vision-for-mental-health.aspxThis report sets out a new vision for the future of mental health and well-being in England. Based on four principles, it outlines the priorites that the Future Vision Coalition believes should underpin mental health policy for the next decade.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:11:26 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/annual-reports/Pages/Mental-Health-Network-annual-report-2008-09.aspxThe Mental Health Network (MHN) annual report 2008/09 outlines how the network has been supporting its members over the past 12 months with an overview of its work and key achievements in 2008/09.Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:09:01 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/2009-Briefings/Pages/Healthy-mind-healthy-body.aspxHow liaison psychiatry services can transform quality and productivity in acute settings.Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:13:20 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/Pages/quality-accounts-in-mental-health.aspxThe Mental Health Network is at the forefront of shaping the debate about what ‘quality accounts’ might look like in mental health. Wed, 27 May 2009 09:19:18 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/2009-Briefings/Pages/Moving-On-From-New-Ways-Of-Working.aspxThe New Ways of Working (NWW) programme has helped develop mental health services in recent years. This Briefing celebrates the achievements of NWW, outlines its impact and sets the scene for the next phase of workforce development.Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:14:30 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/2009-Briefings/Pages/Mental-Capacity-Act-2005.aspxThe deprivation of liberty safeguards address the October 2004 European Convention on Human Rights ‘Bournewood’ judgement... Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:14:18 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/Personalhealthbudgets.aspxThe 2008 NHS Next Stage Review endorsed the proposal to include NHS funding within personal budgets. This report explores the potential of personalisation and is designed to stimulate further debate.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:41:39 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/2008-Briefings/Pages/Implementing-the-Mental-Health-Act-2007.aspxThe Mental Health Act 2007 updated the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:30:05 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/Anewvisionformentalhealth.aspxA discussion paper intended to provoke a wide-ranging debate about the best direction for mental health policy.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:48:31 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/2008-Briefings/Pages/Implementing-policy-on-violence.aspxThis Briefing outlines the current Department of Health policy on violence and abuse pertaining to adult mental health services; the pilot implementation of this policy under the aegis of the Mental Health Trusts Collaboration Project.Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:17:27 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/Pages/Worldclassmentalhealth.aspxThe NHS Confederation's Mental Health Network and Primary Care Trust Network held a one-off workshop on world-class mental health commissioning on 27 February. This discussion paper summarises the discussions and thinking created at the workshop.Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:21:06 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/2008-Briefings/Pages/Delivering-race-equality-in-mental-health.aspxBriefing outlining the key points of the Department of Health's Delivering Race Equality in Mental Health programme and the next steps for commissioners.Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:18:15 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/briefings/2008-Briefings/Pages/Learning-disabilities.aspxThe way forward for learning disability health services. Briefing on specialist learning disability health services exploring the new Department of Health guidance, the updated Mansell report and the implications for commissioners.Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:17:02 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/Maintainingthemomentum.aspxThis report raises awareness about the challenges facing child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:52:29 GMThttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/Timeandtrouble.aspxSerious mental illness has been called the last taboo, with people using services commonly described in ways that would be considered offensive if applied to other minority or discriminated groups.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:56:49 GMT