National review of NHS acute inpatient mental health services in England: implications for working with people with a dual diagnosis

Abstract

Addressing the needs of people with a dual diagnosis is a core component of acute inpatient mental healthcare. In 2006/2007, the Healthcare Commission conducted a national review of NHS acute inpatient wards in England. The review included five indicators of particular relevance to working with people with a dual diagnosis. This paper provides an overview of the review process, reports the dual diagnosis findings and considers their implications for improving the care and treatment of people with a dual diagnosis in the inpatient setting.

Citation

Vick, N. and Kipping, C. (2009), "National review of NHS acute inpatient mental health services in England: implications for working with people with a dual diagnosis", Advances in Dual Diagnosis, Vol. 2 No. 2, pp. 4-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/17570972200900009