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Bill to overhaul ‘outdated’ Mental Health Act introduced

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Raising thresholds for detention The bill, which is yet to be published, is expected to raise thresholds for detention in hospital, both for assessment (section 2) and for treatment (section 3). The Mental Health Foundation, meanwhile, echoed Mind in highlighting the importance of tackling racial inequalities in mental healthcare.

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What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital

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When a child is discharged from a children’s psychiatric hospital, they will likely experience a range of emotions and expectations for life after their hospital stay. After discharge from the hospital, there are important factors to keep in mind as your child re-adjusts to family and community life.

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What Is Patient Satisfaction and What is its Financial Impact?

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Imagine this: you walk into a hospital feeling unwell, anxious, and uncertain. Youre met with a long wait time, confusing paperwork, and rushed interactions with healthcare providers. In this article, well break down what patient satisfaction is, why it matters, and how it can impact healthcare providers bottom lines.

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How the Mental Health Bill has been amended by the House of Lords

Community Care

Interestingly, Lord Kamall pointed to the 2014 joint Home Office and Department of Health review of police powers under the MHA, which showed that 68% of respondents agreed some or all of the sections 135 and 136 powers should be extended to healthcare professionals; paramedics, in particular, supported the change.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

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This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. Flexibility in adapting treatment plans is essential, as goals are met, new issues emerge, or crises arise.

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Patient Experience Trends for 2025 and Beyond

Relias

Patient experience trends for 2025 and beyond As healthcare evolves, patient experience remains at the forefront of delivering quality care. Personalized care and tailored engagement : Creating customized healthcare experiences that resonate with individual patients. Regulatory changes : Greater emphasis on patient experience metrics.

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Proposed Mental Health Act overhaul included in Queen’s Speech

Community Care

. ‘Greater control’ The reform plans are based on the government-commissioned Independent Review of the Mental Health Act, whose final report was published in December 2018, and a follow-up white paper produced in January 2021.