News: NHS England Releases Updated Guidelines for EIP

The long awaited refresh of national guidelines for Early Intervention in Psychosis were published in December. Delayed by the pandemic, these new guidelines represent a synthesis of the experience gained in the five years since the original guidelines where to buy cialis now were produced and a blueprint for the continued development of the specialism.

The guidelines reflect the NHS Long-Term Plan objective for 95% of teams to be rated as ‘Performing Well’ (NCAP Level 3) by April generic levitra cheapest price 2024. With increased contributions from service users and carers, viagra pfizer 50 mg the guidelines emphasise the 14-65 age range and promote the latest version of the Psymaptic psychosis prediction tool for estimating local incidence.

The 2020 update includes updated and expanded sections covering viagra levitra models of care, workforce, carer education, children and young people. And, for the first time ever, national commissioning guidance for the design and implementation of At Risk Mental discount cialis super force States (ARMS) pathways is provided.

In his foreword to the latest edition, Tim Kendall, national clinical director for mental health, acknowledges that much progress cialis generic recommended has been made in a relatively short time and thanks EIP services for all their incredible work and dedication. With some areas still needing considerable support to achieve Level 3, and many needing to introduce ARMS pathways and improve their CYP offer, the new guidelines are a welcome reminder of the important part EIP has to play in the transformation of mental health services.

 Click here to view a copy of the new guidance

NICE Rehabilitation Guidelines Published

 The National Institute for Clinical Excellence in England (NICE) has recently published guidance on rehabilitation for adults with complex psychosis.  The new guidance is of relevance to those people who attain only a limited recovery from psychosis related symptoms and functional impairments, despite the best efforts of EIP services. For this group a seamless ongoing pathway to effective rehabilitation services can help optimise their long-term recovery.    

Follow this link to read Paul French’s IEPA blog on why rehabilitation is relevant to EIP services.

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