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Improving services and support for older people with mental health problems
— the second report from the UK Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-being in Later Life; written by Michele Lee, Project Manager, on behalf of the Inquiry Board | | Author(s) | Michele Lee, June Crown |
| Corporate Author | UK Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-being in Later Life (MHILLI), Age Concern England - ACE; Mental Health Foundation |
| Publisher | Age Concern England, London, 2007 |
| Pages | 119 pp |
| Source | Age Concern England, Policy Unit, Astral House, 1268 London Road, London SW16 4ER. http://www.mhilli.org |
| Keywords | Mental health [elderly] ; Mental disorder ; Well being ; Health [elderly] ; Services ; Health services ; Reports. |
| Annotation | Age Concern England (ACE) and the Mental Health Foundation launched this UK Inquiry (chaired by June Crown) in 2003. This second and final report draws on evidence from older people, carers, organisations and professionals on the very wide range of mental health problems that can be experienced in later life: depression, anxiety, suicide, self-harm, delirium (acute confusion), dementia, schizophrenia and other severe mental health problems, and alcohol and drug misuse. The report presents facts, figures and policy issues, and identifies five main areas for action. First, ending discrimination: older people with mental health problems suffer from stigma and "invisibility" as well as age discrimination. Second, prioritising prevention, by reducing risk factors such as social isolation. Third, enabling older people to help themselves and each other through: meaningful activity; support from friends, family or carers; and information and advocacy. Fourth, improving current services: housing, primary care, social care, specialist mental health services, acute hospitals, and care homes. Lastly, facilitating change, by workforce development, education and training; in addition, the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) is setting priorities for the next few years. Each chapter includes examples of services and projects, and lists things which could make a difference. The Inquiry makes 35 recommendations for action, and lists the recommendations from the first report. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-070815001 B |
| Classmark | D: E: D:F:5HH: CC: I: L: 6K |
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