The secretary of state has announced that in October a new Health Services Safety Investigations Body will be formally established to commence a national investigation into mental health inpatient care settings. It will investigate a range of issues, including how young people with mental health needs can be better cared for, how providers can learn from tragic deaths that take place in their care, how out-of-area placements are handled, and how staffing models can be improved. The recommendations from this far-reaching investigation will help service providers to improve safety standards in mental health facilities across the country. Also a further £2.3 billion is being invested into the expansion and transformation of mental health services in England, so that two million more people can access crucial NHS-funded mental health support. Pray for this to ensure that mental health care facilities meet the highest safety standards. Pray for patients to be able to say they have faith in the care they receive.
Improve patient safety in mental health care
Written by David Fletcher 29 Jun 2023Additional Info
- Pray: for transparency and accountability so that mental health services are improved across the country. (Proverbs 16:9)
- More: www.gov.uk/government/news/government-acts-to-improve-patient-safety-in-mental-health-care