Title: A future vision for mental health
The Skinny: NHS Confederation report that outlines the priorites that the Future Vision Coalition believes should underpin mental health policy for the next decade, namely:
- Mental health and well-being is everybody’s business. It can only be improved if coordinated, assertive action is taken across Whitehall and at all levels of government.
- Good mental health holds the key to a better quality of life in Britain. Positive mental health, prevent mental ill health and early intervention must be promoted.
- People should get as much support to gain a good quality of life and fulfil their potential from mental health services as they expect to receive from physical healthcare services. Mental health care should offer hope and support for people to recover and live their lives on their own terms.
- A new relationship between mental health services and those who use them is required. Service users, carers and communities should be offered an active role in shaping the support available to them.
The Future Vision Coalition is comprised of mental health providers, charities and professional bodies, and is committed to a new model of mental health care.
Publisher: NHS confederation
Size of Document: 36p
