On a recent visit to an A&E department, Professor Louis Appleby, Chair of the National Suicide Prevention Strategy Advisory Group, was shown where people are seen after overdose or self-injury. It was bright and private, with space for a patient's …
Alex Crisp has been part of the street triage project from its earliest beginnings in Leicestershire. In December 2012, he became one of the first police officers to work on the Mental Health Triage Car known as MH01, working alongside …
The work of the police and health professionals frequently intersects – often in the aftermath of crises involving physical injury and not always due to criminality. In these situations, a person is treated at the scene or conveyed to hospital …
Sorry to subvert a romantic pop classic in the pursuit of sharing public health messages, but it’s long been established that second hand smoke can cause cancer. Indeed, regular exposure – so called passive smoking – can increase a non-smoker’s …
Today sees the launch of the updated NHS Constitution that embeds the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant deeper into the heart of the NHS. In recognition of the sacrifices made by the armed forces community, the NHS Constitution …
Digital tools and services should be the great enablers – facilitators and catalysts for information sharing, innovation and transparency. The trouble is not everyone has the same view or awareness of the benefits offered by online resources. New apps can …
I was pleased recently to welcome the new Minister for Community and Social Care, Alistair Burt MP, to The National Autistic Society’s (NAS) Linden House service in Godalming Surrey. Joining me to welcome him were a number of people on …
Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June gives us all the opportunity to not only recognise the bravery of those who have served or are currently serving in the forces, but also to offer our support to the whole armed …
Learning Disability Week is almost over but the commitment to improve quality of life and health outcomes for those living with learning disabilities goes on. The drive to share and embed best practice across the health and care system was …
It's not too late to get involved - one day to go! On 6 March this year, the Government launched 'No voice unheard, no right ignored' - a consultation about and for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health …