Nurse shortages part of inadequate rating at psychiatric hospital
Rampton Hospital was found to overuse restrictive practices due to understaffing
17 Jan 2024
Mental Health Act
Why reform of the Mental Health Act should be a priority
The King’s speech offered nothing on Mental Health Act reforms, so we must push for change
05 Dec 2023
Warning of mental health nurses substituted on inpatient wards
But NHS denies any inappropriate staffing in mental health and learning disability services
27 Nov 2023
Police already refusing to attend mental health call-outs despite objections
Mental health advocates have expressed concern at the speed of the roll out
01 Nov 2023
Mental health tribunals: supporting patients and protecting the therapeutic relationship
An overview of the process and advice on displaying transparency and acting as the patient’s...
10 Oct 2023
Police not attending mental health call-outs ‘puts lives at risk’
Mental health nurse says unrealistic plan means more will die due to lack of correct care
27 Jul 2023
Open access
Nasogastric tube feeding under restraint: practical guidance for children’s nurses
Advice on how to minimise the distress caused by nasogastric tube feeding under restraint
21 Nov 2022
Why it is about time that records of any ‘use of force' are kept
All settings must have policies on avoiding restraint, seclusion and restrictive practices
14 Jul 2022
Have your say on the new Liberty Protection Safeguards Code of Practice
Nurses have until 7 July to contribute to the consultation on proposed changes in England
12 May 2022
Why ‘Seni’s law’ will help mental health units reduce dangers of restraint
The new law identifies topics that must be included in mental health staff training
10 Dec 2021
Have your say on Mental Health Act reforms
Nurses can contribute to the white paper consultation on replacing the Mental Health Act 1983
19 Feb 2021
Mental Health Act reforms: have your say
New law alone will not address unnecessary detentions of people with learning disabilities
22 Jan 2021
COVID-19: concerns over ICU nurses’ mental health as admissions rise
Three Nightingale Hospitals on standby, but no plans to support staff via mass redeployment
15 Oct 2020
What learning disability nurses need to know about Liberty Protection Safeguards
Be prepared for the new legislation covering people lacking mental capacity
15 May 2020
The Coronavirus Act 2020: a cause for concern among mental health nurses
Mental health nurses must be involved in developing guidance if steps are activated
01 May 2020
Charities call for government action on people with learning disabilities ‘locked away’
More than 2,000 people with LDs, including 230 children, sectioned under Mental Health Act
21 Jan 2020
Community mental health framework aims to address inequalities in services
NHS England's framework ties in with plans to develop better integration of services
03 Oct 2019
Do nurses know how to use the Mental Health Act?
Care Quality Commission finds legislation is not used as intended due to lack of staff...
12 Aug 2019