Overhaul of Camhs includes independent regulation and ‘person-centric’ approach

Overhaul of Camhs includes independent regulation and ‘person-centric’ approach

Community mental health centres, including Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs), will have an independent regulator for the first time, under proposed legislation to be put before Cabinet this week. Under the Mental Health Act 2001, the Mental Health Commission registers, inspects and regulates all inpatient mental health services. However, the 2001 Act makes … Read more

‘This isn’t working. We have to shout stop’: Inspector of mental health services says standards not being met

‘This isn’t working. We have to shout stop’: Inspector of mental health services says standards not being met

State mental services commissioner Professor Jim Lucey talks about taxes and learning to drive. According to him, it would not be enough to pass only 80 percent of the tasks of the driving test to obtain a full license. The same would apply if only a few taxes were paid. “The taxman would not accept … Read more