4 June 2008

MENTAL HEALTH

Paying the Price: The cost of mental health care in England to 2026 (28th May 2008)
Recognising the significance of mental health in terms of both expenditure and the overall health of the population, the King’s Fund commissioned a review. This report presents current and projected needs for mental health services and their related costs. It gives details on a number of specific disorders, including depression, schizophrenic disorders and dementia. Paying the Price suggests that without the right level and type of investment we will all pay the price – not just in wasted resources but also in wasted lives. This report should be used to encourage informed debate about the future nature and shape of mental health support.
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See me, not just the dementia. Understanding people’s experiences of living in a care home (3rd June 2008)

This report, from the Commission for Social Care Inspection, focuses on the quality of care for people with dementia living in care homes. It looks at the experiences of people with dementia living in care homes in England, with a particular focus on whether their care offers dignity and respect. Most similar studies have relied on the views of carers, care staff and people in the early stages of dementia. This study examines directly the experiences of people including those with advanced dementia.
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