unding of mental health research and services needs to increase. Funding should more fairly reflect the costs of mental health problems in society and the need for improved knowledge of mental disorders.
iscrimination and stigma need to be tackled throughout society. The NHS should lead by example in promoting equality and human rights in all of its work as an employer and provider of health services.
ccess to services should be made easier across the lifespan for all people with mental health problems. The most overlooked groups include those in transition from adolescent to adult services, older people, prisoners, people with learning disabilities, and those with substance misuse problems.
ngagement with service users and carers must be meaningful not tokenistic. People with direct experience of mental health problems or a learning disability should have a central role in the design and delivery of mental health services.
n-patient services should be improved, with sufficient capacity for patients to be admitted locally into an appropriate ward. Improvements in ward conditions and the expansion of child and adolescent and intensive care beds are key.
vailability of psychological therapies should be equitably implemented across all ages, patient groups and settings. A particular focus is needed on older people, hospital in-patients, and prisoners.