With thanks to our colleagues at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation trust the latest Forensic Psychiatry bulletin is now available to view and download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account.
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A recent NIHR ARCs webinar on 9 July 2025 highlighted the impact of creative arts on dementia care. Over three concise 10-minute talks, researchers covered music therapy, singing and dancing interventions, and how creative arts can involve people living with dementia in research. The event was chaired by Dr Stephen Lim (ARC Wessex) and featured Dr Ming-Hung Hsu (East of England), Dr Megan Polden (North West Coast), and Prof Linda Clare (South West Peninsula)
Read more: NIHR ARCs national webinar (#ARCseminar): Creative arts for dementia | NIHR ARC Wessex
With thanks to our colleagues at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation trust the latest Perinatal Mental Health bulletin is now available to view and download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account.
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A new National Elf Service article explores which parts of collaborative care make the biggest difference for people with depression.
Research shows that while collaborative care involves teamwork, structured plans, and regular follow-up, the most effective elements are manual-based psychotherapy and involving family or carers.
Despite strong evidence, collaborative care is still underused in practice, often due to limited resources and uncertainty about what really works. This study highlights where efforts should be focused to improve outcomes for patients.
Read more: Collaborative care for depression: what are the key components?
The latest Community health Bulletin produced by the Evidently Better team at Mersey Care NHS FT is now available.
In this edition:
If you are unable to access any of the included articles please contact academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
The latest Learning Disabilities and Autism bulletin from the Evidently Better team at Mersey Care NHS FT is now available.
In this edition:
If you are unable to access any of the included articles please contact academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
The perinatal period is a vital time for both mental health and infant feeding support. Our library offers a wide range of resources focused on perinatal mental health and breastfeeding awareness to help healthcare professionals and families navigate these important areas.
Whether you’re seeking practical guidance, evidence-based approaches, or supportive materials, our collection is designed to empower staff and parents alike.
Explore our resources by visiting the library or checking the catalogue online.
North West Knowledge and Library Services catalogue
We’re pleased to announce that ICD-11 Personality Disorders: A Clinician’s Guide is now available in our library collection. This essential resource offers clear guidance on the ICD-11 classification of personality disorders, practical tools for assessment, and evidence-based approaches to treatment. Perfect for clinicians, mental health professionals, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of this updated diagnostic framework.
Please note: This book is available for LSCFT staff only. Visit the library to borrow your copy or reserve it online.
Implementation of the children and young people’s health partnership model of paediatric integrated care: a mixed-methods process evaluation. [Abstract]
Satherley R M. Archives of Disease in Childhood 2025;110(8):603-611.
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Do public attitudes support intellectual disability and autism rights and inclusion? – Lessons from a representative survey.
Bernat A. Tizard Learning Disability Review 2025;30(2):105–116.
[This study aims to explore public attitudes towards disabled people and their human rights and the variation of attitudes towards people with different disabilities, including people with an intellectual disability and autistic people. Findings show a generally high acceptance of people with sensory or mobility limitations; however, acceptance of autistic people and people with intellectual disability is significantly lower.]
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Documenting and responding to the views and experiences of autistic people with profound learning disabilities: community and professional perspectives on current day-service practices.
Redmore N. Tizard Learning Disability Review 2025;30(2):131–140.
[This study found that day-service documenting practices focus on formal aspects of service members’ lives, such as behaviour, as opposed to their views or experiences. Support staff reported that they often gain a complex understanding of members’ views and experiences, but this understanding is not drawn upon when services make decisions about support.]
The latest Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Bulletin produced by the Mersey Care Evidently Better team is now available.
In this issue:
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