Effective interventions with occupational function in mind

Health professionals have a particular role in helping patients to manage their condition so that they regain or retain occupational function.  The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has developed clinical guidelines and public health guidance which include medical and non-medical interventions for both common and rare conditions.  These interventions are based on the best available research evidence and each includes practical strategies, tools and information to ensure that these interventions are implemented effectively.

 

 

Links to resources:

 

Clinical and public health guidance on mental health and behavioural conditions

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)

This is the link to the list of completed guidelines (clinical and public health) as well as guidance that is in development.

 

Management of long-term sickness and incapacity for work

Guidance for primary care and employers on the management of long-term sickness and incapacity

This guidance is for all those who manage long-term (or recurring short or long-term) sickness absence and incapacity, including employers and people working in the NHS.

 

 

Promoting mental wellbeing through productive and healthy working conditions: guidance for employers, November 2009

This public health guidance includes recommendations for action in the form of ‘who should take action’ and ‘what should they do’.   

 

 

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies

The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme supports the frontline NHS in implementing National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for people suffering from depression and anxiety disorders.  This website is a learning and support tool for services created through the programme.

 

 

 

 

 

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