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College Centre for Quality Improvement @rcpsych. Helping providers, users and commissioners of mental health services assess & improve quality of care #QI

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It's #SouthAsianHeritageMonth! You can find the South Asian Heritage Trust event list & toolkit here: https://t.co/Onhezqn8yM

You can also find more resources and information on the RCPsych website: https://t.co/WCQxrQk5k1

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

In light of the Met Office ‘risk to life’ heat warning in some parts of the UK, Dr Daniel Harwood, Chair of RCPsych’s Planetary Health and Sustainability Committee, advises that individuals with mental health conditions and taking medications including antidepressants, mood stabilising or antipsychotic medications exercise special care, as some medications may heighten vulnerability to dehydration and heat-related illness.

“I’d urge all people, but especially those with a mental illness, to make a concerted effort to stay cool and hydrated, use plenty of sun block and avoid going out during the hottest parts of the day. And if you feel physically unwell, please contact your pharmacy, mental health team or seek urgent medical advice.”

Find RCPsych guidance here: https://t.co/0mdKz0k6Y3

#heatwave

[Quality Network for Prison Mental Health Services @rcpsychQNPMHS]

Recruitment for Cycle 12 (2026-2027) has been extended.
Please complete this form: https://t.co/jHNIYif0F5 by 30 June 2026.

A reminder that NHS England Service Specifications state that services are expected to be a member of QNPMHS.

We look forward to working with you!

[Quality Network for Prison Mental Health Services @rcpsychQNPMHS]

We are proud to announce the publication of the Seventh Edition of #QNPMHS Standards! You can view the new standards and information about what changes have been made here: https://t.co/ISPtiwSPd0

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the standards and provided feedback.🌟

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As the @HQIP-commissioned #dementia audit @rcpsych releases a new report on dementia care, this article examines how its insights – and the work of the audit generally - provides an important opportunity to improve care, patient experience and safety: https://t.co/GLrMDGD6MN

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More on the Survey of Memory Assessment Services and its part in the essential work of the National Audit of Dementia by James Campbell:
https://t.co/CxUOoxNKr0
#DementiaSME

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@livewellsw @westlondonnhs @CareQualityComm @NSFTtweets @OxfordHealthNHS That’s a wrap on our #QNFMHS Annual Forum, thank you to all the speakers, attendees and organisers for making this event one to remember!

We'd love to hear what you thought of this event: https://t.co/xG9WHv0qj1

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Today's the day! The #QNFMHS team are ready to welcome you to our Annual Forum once again!
Keep up to date with our page @rcpsychCCQI for live updates on the event!

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@livewellsw @westlondonnhs @CareQualityComm @NSFTtweets Our next speakers are Jo Faulkner (Head of Forensic and Prison Mental Health Services) and Jenny Guest (Professional Lead for AHP and Social Work) @OxfordHealthNHS, sharing early reflections of implementation of PCREF.

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More on the Survey of Memory Assessment Services and its part in the essential work of the National Audit of Dementia by James Campbell:
https://t.co/CxUOoxNKr0
#DementiaSME

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

In 2025, The National Audit of Dementia conducted a survey of memory assessment services in England, Wales and Jersey. The report highlighted continuing demand for services, increase in waiting times, and wide variation in service staffing, specific diagnoses, and post diagnostic provision.

👥 - Demand: Analysis of figures provided by services found approximately 2 referrals for every 1,000 people in the catchment population.

🕑 - Waiting time: The median waiting time from referral to diagnosis has increased by 5 days to 137 days since the 2023 spotlight audit, despite low staff vacancies reported.

📊 - Variation in provision and model: There was great variation in staffing numbers and roles, and in services provision, with 23% of services not providing Cognitive Stimulation Therapy post-diagnosis. There continues to be wide variation in diagnoses at a service level, compounded by many services being unable to return data on diagnoses.

👨‍⚕️- Staffing and joint working: Services reported low clinical vacancy rates overall. Over half reported joint working with neurology and geriatric medicine to enhance the diagnostic process.

#DementiaSME