If you've ever trawled through a Government consultation document you'll know that they're not the easiest read. This one, from the Department of Health, is no exception - at 130 pages you'll need a few cups of tea to get you through. Thankfully, Rethink have produced a handy six-page summary to save you the trouble.
In a nutshell, the National Service Framework (NSF) for Mental Health in England expires this year and New Horizons is its new 'vision' for mental health. It contains some promising stuff - it covers areas such as prevention and public mental health, stigma, personalised care and collaboration between services. New Horizons aims to shape the way a range of agencies work to make mental health everyone’s business, from health services, local authorities, schools, employers, and those involved in the criminal justice system.
The Department of Health asks quite a few (big) questions, such as: What do you think are the three most important changes for mental health and mental health care in the next 10 years? It's important that the Government hears any examples of good or bad practice you know of.
If you'd like to have your say, the easiest way to respond is to...
1. Read Rethink's briefing at http://www.rethink.org/how_we_can_help/campaigning_for_change/campaigns_on_the_move/have_your_say_on_the.html. The briefing summarises the consultation and give clear guidance on how you can respond, including contacts at Rethink's policy team if you need advice or guidance.
2. Respond to the Department of Health's questions by using this online survey http://www.info.doh.gov.uk/questionnaire/newhorizons.nsf
You'll need to be quick as the consultation closes on 15th October.
In a nutshell, the National Service Framework (NSF) for Mental Health in England expires this year and New Horizons is its new 'vision' for mental health. It contains some promising stuff - it covers areas such as prevention and public mental health, stigma, personalised care and collaboration between services. New Horizons aims to shape the way a range of agencies work to make mental health everyone’s business, from health services, local authorities, schools, employers, and those involved in the criminal justice system.
The Department of Health asks quite a few (big) questions, such as: What do you think are the three most important changes for mental health and mental health care in the next 10 years? It's important that the Government hears any examples of good or bad practice you know of.
If you'd like to have your say, the easiest way to respond is to...
1. Read Rethink's briefing at http://www.rethink.org/how_we_can_help/campaigning_for_change/campaigns_on_the_move/have_your_say_on_the.html. The briefing summarises the consultation and give clear guidance on how you can respond, including contacts at Rethink's policy team if you need advice or guidance.
2. Respond to the Department of Health's questions by using this online survey http://www.info.doh.gov.uk/questionnaire/newhorizons.nsf
You'll need to be quick as the consultation closes on 15th October.
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