Dementia Bulletin

With thanks to our colleagues from Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust please find the latest bulletin attached. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account.

In this issue:

  • Dementia risk for people who quit smoking in middle age ‘same as someone who never smoked’
  • Improved safeguarding and protections for vulnerable people
  • Advances in science set to transform treatments for people living with dementia
  • Five benefits of getting a diagnosis for dementia – what are they?

For support accessing any of the articles, please contact academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.

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Mental Health Bulletin 2024 25 Annual Report

The latest Mental Health Bulletin from NHS Digital is now available. It offers the most detailed picture of people who used NHS funded secondary mental health, learning disability and autism services in England during 2024 to 2025.

This annual report helps shine a light on who is accessing services, how care is being delivered and where demand continues to grow. Insights like these support better planning, service improvement and understanding of the needs of the people we care for.

You can read the full publication here: Mental Health Bulletin, 2024-25 Annual report – NHS England Digital

Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Bulletin

The latest Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Bulletin produced by the Mersey Care Evidently Better team is now available.

In this issue:

  • Important update on Suicide Safety Assessment Training
  • Exploring Van Gogh Syndrome: A Case Report on Schizoaffective Disorder and Self‐Harm
  • More than a million people every week show suicidal intent when chatting with ChatGPT, OpenAI estimates
  • Suicide rates among young people in England rose 50% in 10 years, figures show

If you are unable to access any of the included articles please contact academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.

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Neurorehabilitation and Neuropsychiatry Bulletin

With thanks to our colleagues at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation trust the latest Neurorehabilitation and Neuropsychiatry Bulletin is now available to view and download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.

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Community Health Bulletin

The latest Community health Bulletin produced by the Evidently Better team at Mersey Care NHS FT is now available.

In this edition:

  • The Big Mental Health Report 2025
  • How does parenting impact children’s development?
  • Turning around the public’s declining mental health
  • How will waiting times in community health services affect the shift towards neighbourhood health?
  • Improved safeguarding and protections for vulnerable people
  • Public attitudes to mental health are going backwards, warns Mind

If you are unable to access any of the included articles please contact academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.

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Perinatal Mental Health Bulletin

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.

Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.

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Evaluation of the National HOPES Programme to end long term segregation

A new evaluation by Manchester Metropolitan University looks at the National HOPES Programme, which aims to bring an end to long term segregation in inpatient settings for autistic people, people with a learning disability, and children and young people.

Long term segregation is a highly restrictive practice that can have a profound impact on wellbeing. The HOPES Programme offers a rights based and trauma informed approach focused on reducing restrictive environments, supporting recovery, and improving experiences for individuals, families, and staff.

This is the first national evaluation of the programme and provides valuable insight into its impact and future development.

Read the full report: e-space

Spirituality and Mental Health bulletin

Please find attached the latest Spirituality and Mental Health bulletin produced by the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust library team. If you are unable to access any of the included articles please contact academic.library@lscft.nsh.uk.

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Eating Disorders Bulletin

The latest Eating Disorders bulletin is now avaialble to view and download. Some articles are freely accessible however others may require an Open Athens account. If you are having issues accessing the articles, please get in touch with the library team: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk

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