Our work supports the development of services for older adults who use mental health services in England. We offer evidence-based support to help local organisations and communities implement policy and promote innovation. We work with organisations specialising in health (including prison health), social care and other areas of local government, and we seek to foster collaboration between public, voluntary and independent sectors.
The Equality Bill and New Horizons mental health policy are important steps by the Government to tackle discrimination but, unless services are commissioned, configured and developed locally to better meet the need of older people, more opportunities will be lost and discrimination will continue.
Download the Royal College of Psychiatrists` position statement
Contacting the programme
National Programme Lead: Polly Kaiser polly.kaiser @ nmhdu.org.uk
Lets Respect Co-ordinator: Julie Budd julie.budd @ nmhdu.org.uk
Programme Administrator: Elaine Collins elaine.collins @ nmhdu.org.uk
