Wed.Jul 26, 2023

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Police to stop attending mental health incidents unless there is significant safety risk or crime

Community Care

Police forces across England will, in future, stop attending mental health-related incidents unless there is a significant risk to safety or a crime being committed, and refer cases to health or social care services instead. The plan announced today constitutes the start of a national rollout of a model – known as right care right person – pioneered by Humberside Constabulary in 2021.

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The Potential of Women’s Councils in Medicine

CAPC

Two clinical leaders share the ins and outs of starting a women’s council for connection and support among colleagues—no matter the discipline.

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Eric Youd obituary

The Guardian

My father, Eric Youd, who has died aged 88, was a youth and community leader in Oldham for more than 30 years. He was best known for managing Oldham community centre and also the multicultural Greenhill centre in the Glodwick area of the town in the 1980s, a decade in which riots were breaking out across many British cities. At the time Oldham’s community education service was rated in the top 10 nationally.

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What Are the Traits of Alcohol Use Disorder

Sober Courage

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a chronic medical condition characterized by an individual’s inability to control their alcohol consumption despite negative consequences. It can range from mild to severe and can significantly impact a person’s physical and mental health, as well as their social and occupational functioning.

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.