Policy watch

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the last ten years of developments in mental health policy across the UK and to suggest how the mental health world may look in ten years' time.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper summarises and comments on policy documents and initiatives since 2000.

Findings

The paper suggests how changes to policy might impact on mental health services.

Originality/value

The paper updates knowledge of recent and forthcoming mental health policy.

Citation

Lawton‐Smith, S. (2012), "Policy watch", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 16 No. 2, pp. 60-65. https://doi.org/10.1108/20428301211232441