Mental Health – Page 82 – Care Appointments

NHS stress-related absence in Scotland up by 17% in three years

By The Press Association19th October 20182nd November 2018News Scotland

Stress-led absences in the NHS have risen by just under a fifth, new analysis shows. The number of staff absent due to stress, depression and anxiety has risen 17.6% between

Police plead guilty to restraint breaches after death of vulnerable man in custody

By Claire Hayhurst19th October 20182nd November 2018News England

Devon and Cornwall Police has pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches in relation to an emergency response belt that was used on a man before he died in custody.

Survey of 5000 teens shows third experience mental health issues

By Nina Massey18th October 20182nd November 2018News England

A third of 15 to 18-year-olds assessed by a charity are suffering from mental health and emotional well-being issues. The research from Action for Children suggests that 33% of the

Children’s Commissioner concerned at 50,000 kids living in ‘toxic households’

By Joe Gammie17th October 20182nd November 2018News England

Around 50,000 vulnerable young children are living in households with a “toxic trio” of domestic abuse, drug or alcohol addiction, and mental health problems, a new report has found. The

GPs urged to ‘prescribe activity’ for people with common long-term conditions

By Ella Pickover16th October 20182nd November 2018News England

GPs are being urged to “prescribe movement” to patients with some of the most common conditions. Those with cancer, depression, dementia and type 2 diabetes are among those who should

Children’s health in England lagging behind other western countries, report warns

By Sally Wardle15th October 20182nd November 2018News England

England is lagging behind Europe when it comes to children’s health, a new report has claimed. Young people have poorer health outcomes than many comparable wealthy countries, the Royal College

Concerns raised over suicide attempts by women involved in benefits tests

By Jennifer McKiernan11th October 2018News England

Nearly half of women involved in work capability benefits tests have attempted suicide, the Commons has heard. SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford demanded the assessments, used to decide whether people

Cost of anti-psychotic drug increased by more than 200% due to shortages

By The Press Association10th October 2018News Scotland

The cost of anti-psychotic medication increased by more than 200% in a year mainly due to drug shortages, new data shows. NHS figures for Scotland reveal the gross ingredient cost

Theresa May announces appointment of first Minister for Suicide Prevention

By Sally Wardle10th October 2018News England

The Prime Minister has appointed what is thought to be the world’s first Minister for Suicide Prevention in a bid to cut the number of people taking their own lives.