studyblue is an online studying platform for high school and college students .

the website allows users to upload class study materials , create electronic flashcards to study and share with others , and practice quizzes .

studyblue allows students to store their notes in the cloud and connect with other students studying the same subjects .

studyblue content can be accessed online or on mobile phone applications .

the company serves students at over 26,000 institutions in over 100 countries , including the united states .

the studyblue corporate office is located in madison , wi with a second office now open in san francisco , ca as of september 2012 .

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christopher : studyblue allows students to connect over the internet and on their mobile phones . we connect students to other students , and students to content . students who use studyblue never have to feel alone when they are trying to learn because they can easily connect to hundreds of other people trying to learn the same material . studyblue empowers and enables students to find these other people , making studying more effective and more efficient than ever .
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becky : we created studyblue to give students the power to create and share online flashcards and study materials for their courses . we realized that , all too often , students have to rely on their teachers to take advantage of technology created for learning . studyblue puts the power of making useful online study materials directly in the hands of students .
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we also have teachers who share blog posts about how they are using studyblue in the classroom by creating different types of study games with our quiz features and flashcards . although studyblue was created for students , it’s an especially good feeling to know that teachers are embracing this technology as a great way for their students to learn the stuff they teach .
founded in 2009 , wisconsin - based startup studyblue set out with a simple and straightforward mission : leverage technology to help students improve their academic performance . over the next year , with smartphone adoption accelerating , that took a more defined shape , with studyblue becoming laser - focused on mobile to allow students to study anywhere and everywhere — across devices .
on studyblue , students can upload or transcribe their class notes , create digital flashcards as well as study guides . the platform will intelligently generate quizzes from a students notes and provides a place to store any notes in the cloud . studyblue will organize notes , and create flashcards from notes that can be accessed on a mobile phone or can be printed .
studyblue is a self - sustaining edtech startup in downtown san francisco . our learning app helps millions of students to create digital flashcards and quizzes , share learning tools and study smarter .
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becky : we’ve got people from all walks of life working at studyblue . every person here plays an important role for our company and our ability to serve our users . we like to say that studyblue is sort of like a smoothie , and we wouldn’t taste the same without one of our very important ingredients . every time a new employee starts we have a “fruiting ceremony” where the new employee is assigned a fruit , which is added to the studyblue smoothie . it’s a fun little thing we do , plus we get to have a healthy snack afterward , so everybody wins .
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fiore is an early stage investor in studyblue , which was founded in 2009 by a group of university of wisconsin – madison graduates with the goal of creating a way for students to achieve academic success through the use of technology . their “digital backpack” contains online and mobile study tools , allowing students to store , study , share and ultimately master course material . by ensuring seamless access across all platforms and mobile devices , studyblue makes it more convenient for students to study , which leads to smarter students . over one million students from around the world have already chosen to achieve their goals by using studyblue .
studyblue , a studying platform for college students , has raised $ 3 . 65 million in series a funding from undisclosed investors . this investment brings the startup’s total funding to $ 6 . 5 million .
create your own flashcards quickly and easily . see relevant flashcard suggestions from studyblue ' s library of over 500 million flashcards and add to your own study materials with one click . easy peasy lemon squeezy .
victor : what is it and who created it ? christopher : i founded studyblue with a friend from college and with the help and support of a mentor of mine who eventually became our seed investor . we started studyblue because we were driven to find a better way for students to achieve greater academic success through the use of technology . the original prototype service , called “theclassconnection . com , ” offered tutoring , class calendars and study group coordination , as well as note and flashcard sharing . we launched studyblue in 2009 as a suite of online and mobile study tools focused on helping students master their stuff .
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becky : studyblue exists outside the system . there’s no need to get approval from a principal or school board . the students who are using studyblue have taken it upon themselves to use our service because they think it’s the best way possible for them to learn their material . we’re seeing tremendous growth in the usage of our mobile app and we think it’s simply because we’ve created a service that is tailored to meet the needs of today’s students . the classroom will always be an important part of education , but providing students with study tools that fit easily into their lives is now more important than ever . and that’s exactly what we do at studyblue .
if i ' d had access to the technology and tools like studyblue when i was in college , i probably would have been a better student and i like that it gives that opportunity to current students .
becky : we are a “freemium” service , which means that we offer a free version of studyblue , and a version that has additional features that students can pay for to take their studying to an even higher level .
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studyblue is free , but it seems you have to go to school to use it . if your college hasn ' t been added to their list of schools you ' ll have to wait a bit for it to be approved . this seems to be to your benefit because studyblue lets you add specific classes , but it ' s kind of annoying as you have to wait a day if your school isn ' t on the list . nonetheless , once you ' re in you can start taking notes and making flash cards from those notes . if you ' re an evernote user , studyblue now integrates with evernote so you can keep your notes there and just sync them when you ' re ready to make your flash cards . studyblue also tracks correct and incorrect answers when you ' re studying with your cards to help you better learn the stuff you don ' t know .
studyblue is a neat webapp that lets you create digital flash cards directly from notes you take in class or anywhere else . you can also take the cards you create just about anywhere with mobile apps for iphone and android .
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in 2009 , 100 percent of studyblue users were university students , but today high school students and teachers now represent over 30 percent of its user base and , next , the startup wants to make middle school a bigger share of that 30 percent .
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christopher : studyblue was founded in 2009 in madison , wisconsin . in september 2010 we had our “5 - dot - 0 release” and ever since then we’ve been laser - focused on making the best online and mobile study tools for students . our growth has been tremendous ever since .
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christopher : people at studyblue work hard so we think it’s important to provide them with plenty of fuel . we keep soda in the fridge and we’ve got a bulk food dispenser in the office kitchen that’s full of pistachios and peanut butter - filled pretzels , which i view as an integral part of our success .
becky : studyblue is different because it serves as a student’s digital backpack . we help them streamline the same kinds of studying methods that have been used for years by providing a digital service to create and share studying materials using computers and phones . it may sound funny , but pen and paper is our biggest competitor .
victor : what does it do and what are the benefits ? christopher : studyblue provides a digital backpack for students to store , study , share and ultimately master course material . they can choose to work alone or collaborate online with others . now that students can create and study materials on their phones , studying can happen anywhere .
“we are experiencing rapid growth , ” said studyblue ceo becky splitt , “and this financing allows us to further expand our community and platform to help students master their course material faster and connect students to a comprehensive crowd - sourced library of content on nearly any subject , and to each other , in a highly relevant way . ”
we are excited to announce that studyblue is joining chegg inc . today , chegg , the leading student - first interconnected learning platform acquired studyblue . by joining chegg , we will combine our services to better serve students who study and learn in different ways , with an expanded content library and access to more tools to activate the content and the learning process . chegg will significantly enhance our ability to help students study what they want , when they want and , importantly , how they want . we started our company nearly 10 years ago with a mission to help students learn better . by combining with chegg , we can reach even more students to realize our mission faster and better .
christopher : online flashcards are available for free to any student who creates an account at urltoken , or downloads our free app from apple’s app store or the android market . in addition to online flashcards , studyblue offers a number of additional services including personalized quizzes , study reminders , study stats to measure mastery and study filters to provide focus .
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over the past two years , the service has expanded from 25 to more than 500 campuses in the u . s . , with more than 100 , 000 students using the platform . while studyblue offers an iphone app , the startup will use the new funding to develop android and ipad apps . the investment will also be used to expand to other university campuses .
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recently interviewed with studyblue . i only got as far as the hr interview and it was ridiculous ! a phone screen was set up with the hr for a back end - software engineer position . i had a very good conversation with her and spoke about my interests and why i wanted to join studyblue . i had mentioned startup atmosphere and also that i was excited to work on
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since i had shown interest in full stack they are not considering me ! this is the first time some company is rejecting based on more interest !
christopher : when i was in school all of the online tools out there were created for the professors . that’s why from day one studyblue has been of the students , by the students and for the students . i wanted to create a study tool that was student - centric and student - based . basically , i wanted to make the exact study tools i wished had existed for me when i was a student .
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while there are a number of startups attacking this space , splitt sees studyblue’s primary competition coming from study materials 1 . 0 — i . e . pen and paper . there’s benchprep , which offers premium content from top educational publishers and looks to personalize the learning process , quizlet for flashcards , ebook providers for textbook - based quizzes and even crowdsourced giant wikpedia , but none are offering the full package , the ceo says .
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to that point , middle school and high school teachers have begun to discover the platform’s appeal as an effective tool for helping their students learn the material they teach and the studyblue ceo tells us that teachers increasingly requested the ability to add material themselves . so the startup recently added the ability for teachers to identify themselves to students so that they can find material shared by their teachers . as it goes forward , it will look to expand this functionality for teachers .
christopher : our premium version focuses on delivering all of the features that we hear students asking for the most . we are continuing to develop and test a mix of features for sb + . in general , sb + offers a more advanced version of the studyblue experience . so far we’ve heard from our students that they really love the advanced study filters featured in our premium version , which help them focus on the material that they are having the hardest time mastering .
the free platform has attracted 2 . 5 million students to date , 1 . 5 million of which have signed on in the last year . thanks to this accelerating growth , studyblue announced today that it has raised $ 9 million in series a - 1 financing , led by great oaks venture capital . the wisconsin alumni research foundation ( warf ) , a private , nonprofit organization that helps transform university research into products that benefit society , also contributed to the investment .
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today , studyblue has become a “digital backpack , ” with its web and mobile study tools enabling college and high school students to store and organize their course materials , turning them into flashcards , quizzes and study guides that can be accessed on the go . by allowing students to share the content they create with others , the startup has amassed an enormous library of user - generated study materials — over 100 million in total — which cover a wide array of subjects , from zoology to anthropology .
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a mental health trust provides health and social care services for people with mental health disorders in england .

there are 60 mental health trusts .

they are commissioned and funded by clinical commissioning groups .

patients usually access the services of mental health trusts through their gp ( primary care medical doctor ) or via a stay in hospital .

most of the services are for people who live in the region , although there may be specialist services for the whole of the uk or services that accept national referrals .

mental health trusts may or may not provide inpatient psychiatric hospital services themselves ( they may form part of a general hospital run by an nhs hospital trust ) .

the various trusts work together and with local authorities and voluntary organisations to provide care .

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mental health trusts provide health and care services for people with mental health problems .
our treatment of patients with mental health conditions is governed by the mental health act and the mental capacity act .
the mental health act 1983 covers the rights , assessment and treatment of people experiencing mental health needs .
mental health trusts provide health and social care services for people with mental health problems . many nhs trusts have merged over the past couple of years and may now be governed by a foundation trust , which provides a mental health service . again , you may hear both terms mentioned for the same trust .
“dudley and walsall mental health partnership nhs trust aims to deliver flexible , high quality , evidence based services to enable people to achieve recovery . ”
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mental health rehabilitation services mental health rehabilitation services provide long - term care for people with ongoing mental health needs in both community and inpatient settings . they provide intensive therapeutic treatments to help people develop their full potential and improve their quality of life .
south west london and st george’s mental health nhs trust ( swlstg ) , today welcomed the care quality commission’s ( cqc ) findings which rated the . . .
health and safety executive , ' nhs trust fined after patient paralysed ' ( press release , 1 / 10 / 14 ) .
lincolnshire partnership nhs foundation trust has been fined for safety failings after a vulnerable mental health patient was left paralysed after diving off a roof .
the mental health act 1983 covers the rights , assessment and treatment of people experiencing mental health needs . the act details the process that needs to take place in order to detain a patient under a section of the mental health act and the rights of the individual .
child and adolescent mental health services ( camhs ) . you can visit the site here .
we also provide a child and adolescent mental health service for the london borough of brent .
as well as community and inpatient mental health services , we are a leading national provider of forensic ( secure ) and specialist mental healthcare .
when a person is subject to the mental health act the use of mental capacity act may still be appropriate because the mental health act only allows care and treatment for the person’s mental health disorder . if a service user detained under a section of the mental health act requires any physical treatment ( e . g . for diabetes or blood pressure ) the mental capacity act would still apply and lancashire care nhs foundation trust staff would still use the two stage test to assess the service user s capacity to consent or refuse treatment for their physical condition .
our mental health services support people who are experiencing difficulties in their day to day lives due to mental health problems . they aim to support people to recover and live as independently as possible .
we provide mental health services to people living in the london boroughs of barnet , enfield and haringey , and a range of more specialist mental health services nationally . we also provide the full range of child and adult community health services in enfield .
it ' s estimated that one in four people in the uk will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime and this trust was established to help those people , their families and carers . we’re dedicated to raising awareness of mental health and removing the stigma that’s associated with it .
some hospitals in england are managed by acute trusts , some of which have also gained foundation trust status . you may come across both terms for the same trust .
child and adolescent mental health services ( camhs ) . it includes information about accessing the service , different mental health conditions as well as links to other useful websites . you can visit the site here .
pennine care provides mental health services across bury , oldham , rochdale , stockport and tameside and glossop .
a mental health trust has paid out damages over the case of a man with bipolar disorder and a history of lighting fires who was trapped in a blaze at his cluttered tower block flat .
it is a historic time for mental health . as we celebrate our nhs 70 th birthday , we are looking at how far we have come over 70 years and the exciting future of mental health service delivery .
our mental health services provide care and treatment for people with conditions such as depression , anxiety or dementia , as well as mental health illnesses such as personality disorder , schizophrenia , bi - polar disorder and more .
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mental health assessment and brief treatment services these services work closely with gps and other primary care services to provide short - term treatments for people with mild to moderate mental health needs , such as for depression or anxiety .
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we’ve won national and international awards for the care and treatment we provide throughout the trust .
manchester’s first ever section 136 suite opens its doors this week for anyone in the city who has been detained by the police under section 136 of the mental health act ( 1983 ) , and are in mental health crisis .
our service covers the avon and wiltshire trust area and the wider south west of england . we have a legal aid agency ( laa ) contract to provide advice , assistance and representation in mental health law .
we provide integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people ; specialist mental health and learning disability services ; children and young people’s mental health services ; children’s community services ( peterborough ) ; social care ; and ground - breaking research . to find out more about our services click here . cpft is a smoke free trust . key documents including our modern slavery act statement , fair processing notice and gender pay gap report can be found here .
we provide free , independent advice and representation to patients and others affected by mental health law . we can advise patients about their rights under mental health law either in hospital or in the community and whether they are detained or informal patients .
the number of mental health beds has nearly halved in 16 years , according to british medical association ( bma ) research .
a report from the bma found that there has been a 44 % decrease in the number of mental health beds since 2000 / 01 , with 726 mental health patients being given out of area placements each month between march and october last year .
find out more about the services provided by the trust , including locations , contact details and overviews .
special health authorities provide a health service to the whole of england , not just to a local community . examples are :
perinatal mental health services these services provide psychological and psychiatric care for women in childbearing from conception to 12 months post - natally .
a new training course has been launched to coincide with health information week ( 2 – 8 july 2018 ) to help reduce stigma and promote the services available to people experiencing mental health problems .
crane was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1985 and was detained under the mental health act on a number of occasions . in 2012 crane stopped taking medication and , because he refused to acknowledge he was ill and rejected help , was discharged from mental health services .
independent statutory advocacy services are available to qualifying individuals under both the mental health act and the mental capacity act . their role is to provide advice , support and ensure the patients views are heard .
find out more about the different services we have for both mental health in barnet , enfield and haringey and community services in enfield .
in 2013 the nhs underwent a fundamental restructure . under the old nhs system there was a wide range of nhs trusts – such as acute trusts , ambulance trusts , and mental health trusts – that managed nhs hospital care in england , including community care and mental health services .
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mental health services are provided through primary care , such as gp services , or through more specialist care . this might include counselling and other psychological therapies , community and family support , or general health screening .
older people’s mental health and healthy ageing services these services provide assessment and treatment of mental illness that is usually associated with older age . services also support people with young onset dementia , and provide joint mental and physical healthcare for people who are more physically frail or with complex physical illnesses .
ambulance services in england help many people with serious or life - threatening conditions . they also provide a range of other urgent and planned healthcare and transport services . ambulance services are managed by either an ambulance trust or a foundation trust .
click here to find out about opportunities to join our trust , including careers , work experience , volunteering and apprenticeships .
here at cambridgeshire and peterborough nhs foundation trust ( cpft ) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion . we deliver many of the nhs services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical , mental health and specialist services .
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dr mark porter , bma council chair , said the delays faced by those with mental health issues have ‘become the norm and this is unacceptable’ .
acute mental health services these services provide assessment and treatment for adults with severe mental illness . this may mean a person needs care as an inpatient in hospital or intensive support through a home treatment team in the community .
child and adolescent mental health services ( camhs ) camhs services are mostly provided in the community , but we also have a specialist inpatient service for 8 - 13 year olds . family therapy plays an important role in camhs care . we also provide perinatal services to new mothers experiencing mental health problems .
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the trust funds varying strategies that include integrated employment , meaningful activities , training , and peer - based recovery support programs .
our trust has over 50 sites that range from teams in your local community , through to inpatient hospitals and residential settings .
find out more about working for the trust , the opportunities available and how you can make an impact across the organisation .
many of these services are based in community buildings and clinics , but we also have a number of mental health wards and units located on hospital sites .
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learn more about the trust , executive team and how to make a freedom of information request . also see our latest publications .
he also expressed concern at the funding available for mental health services . “there is a shameful lack of resources . i’ve been involved in this [ his father’s case ] since i was 13 and i’ve seen mental health services get considerably worse . the availability of beds , of time with professionals has gone down and down .
doctors from three leading nhs mental health trusts have come together to look at how to make best use of social media in their work and the . . .
we provide a wide range of mental health services across milton keynes and the london boroughs of brent , harrow , hillingdon , kensington and chelsea , and westminster .
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two psychiatrists reveal more concerns about child and adolescent safety and care at the northumberland tyne and wear nhs mental health trust .
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the regional teams also commission public health programmes , such as immunisation and screening .
take a look at our events page to find information about what ' s going on around our trust in the next few months .
this focus area includes strategies that fall on the full continuum of care from prevention and early intervention to treatment and recovery for trust beneficiaries .
how to interact with the trust as a governor , member , volunteer , service user or carer , including paid roles and voluntary opportunities .
today most of these services are provided through nhs foundation trusts and nhs trusts providing ambulance services , emergency care services , or mental health services – see below for more information .
more specialist care is normally provided through nhs trusts or local authorities . services range from psychological therapy to very specialist medical and training services for people with severe mental health problems .
the nhs is also responsible for providing transport to get many patients to hospital for treatment . in many areas the ambulance trust provides this service .
we provide integrated mental health and community health services for people of all ages across barnet , enfield , haringey and beyond . we provide community health services for adults and children in enfield . find out more about our services and how we can help you on your road to recovery in our enablement programme . read our annual report , quality account , operational plan watch our trust video , meet the senior team and learn about our vision , values and objectives and discover our research and development projects .
r ( h ) v oxfordshire mental healthcare trust [ 2002 ] ewhc 465 ( admin ) - no bailii link ( for this neutral citation number ) : this message will automatically be replaced by a link when bailii publishes the judgment .
the mental health act 2007 ( mha ) is the law in england that controls what services can do , when they are trying to assess or treat someone , against their will .
in december 2016 , the legislative audit and budget committee authorized an audit of the mental health trust authority . the audit has now been finalized and was accepted by the committee on june 5 , 2018 . the audit essentially confirms the concerns that initiated the audit and were reported 18 months ago . we appreciate the audit’s recommendations [ read more ]
an epa made before the mental capacity act came into force on october 1 2007 remains valid .
the trust is pleased to announce the hiring of three new professionals . eric boyer , travis welch and autumn vea will be starting in their new roles on june 4 . all three bring extensive expertise to the trust team who works on behalf of beneficiaries across the state . click here to read the full release .
an advance statement can cover any aspect of a person ' s future health or social care .
the court of protection oversees the operation of the mental capacity act and deals with all issues , including financial and serious healthcare matters , concerning people who lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions .
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within this website you will find a whole host of useful information and resources whether you are a patient , carer , commissioner , or a member of the public with an interest in mental health services .
single point of access service the spa offers mental health triage for routine , urgent and emergency referrals , information and advice 24 hours a day , 7 days a week , and 365 days per year .
the code provides guidance to registered medical practitioners ( “doctors” ) , approved clinicians , managers and staff of hospitals , and approved mental health professionals on how they should proceed when undertaking duties under the act .
urltoken inappropriate admissions guidance - guidance on inappropriate admissions of children and young people to adult mental health wards . start of consultation : 15 / 09 / 2014 end of consultation : 05 / 12 / 2014
health plus care symposium presentation on the cost effectiveness of prescribing emollient therapy in dry skin and eczema .
nhs england is responsible for purchasing primary care services and some specialised services , including military health care .
the health workforce continues to experience high turnover , personnel shortages , vacancies , and a lack of well - trained , culturally diverse staff . in addition , alaska’s population is expected to grow by 10 percent between 2012 and 2022 and , during the same period , alaskans aged 65 and older will increase by a projected 79 percent , which will substantially increase demand for health care workers . the trust works to ensure service providers across the state have access to a stable , capable , culturally competent workforce to serve trust beneficiaries , their families and communities . this focus area funds different strategies from trainings for direct service workers to working with the university of alaska on developing and offering curriculum for degrees that impact trust beneficiaries .
here is another edition of beh ' s magazine trust matters . do take a read . if you want future copies e - mail communications @ urltoken with your details .
the trust has received an overall rating as ' requires improvement ' following our care quality commission inspection in 2017 . you can find the full report on the cqc website .
nhs england took on full statutory responsibilities in april 2013 . prior to this , all nhs planning and delivery was done by the department of health ( dh ) , strategic health authorities and primary care trusts .
community mental health teams work with patients to develop recovery goals and offer continuity of care . they will assess the needs of the patient to make sure the treatment provided is personalised . they also offer more intensive care when people need it most and help patients to work towards greater independence in managing health and wellbeing .
the mental capacity act ( mca ) is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment . it applies to people aged 16 and over .
alex , an english teacher now living in vietnam , said he had tried to look after his father . he said : “my dad and i were very close . i looked after him for my whole adult life until the strain became too much and i placed my trust in the avon and wiltshire mental health partnership ( awp ) and bristol city council to keep him safe . ”
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for example , people experiencing bereavement , depression , stress or anxiety can get help from their gp or informal community support . if they need more involved support , they can be referred to a specialist mental health service .
these leaflets provide introductory information on the mental capacity act and have been produced by the department of constitutional affairs .
as an information standard accredited organisation , you can trust the patient information we provide . we regularly review our core patient information leaflets and we would be interested to know what you think
barnet , enfield and haringey mental health nhs trust will be moving it systems to a new provider . we are confident this will improve services for our patients and staff . as we perform this switchover there will be a break in our it capability which means there will be a number of days where only critical staff will be able to access the trust it networks , phone lines and rio ( our patient notes software ) . this means the trust’s it network will be down from 7pm on thursday june 28th until 7am on tuesday 3rd july . during this time , there will continue to be limited it access to critical services to minimise any effect on service users . if anyone is having difficulty getting hold of a particular service then please contact the beh switchboard on 020 8702 3000 .
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after errors assessing his mental capacity , ombudsman finds ( community care , 12 / 6 / 14 ) ) health and care professionals from south essex partnership university nhs foundation trust ( sept ) and bedford borough council were so focused on supporting the man , who is in his late 50s , to live independently that they failed to properly assess his capacity , the joint investigation by the health service and local government ombudsmen found . as a result he suffered malnutrition . find the report .
most trusts and local authorities will have a mental capacity act lead who provides specialist advice on how the act works .
psychological medicine services these services support people who are receiving treatment at general hospitals who also need support with their mental health . these liaison services provide assessment for people who present in a & e and also on wards in general hospitals .
we have attached the league table for mental health trusts based on the analysis of the results and the scatter map . for some , it makes great reading . for others , it highlights huge issues which need to be addressed quickly .
this focus area aims to reduce the involvement and recidivism of beneficiaries in the criminal justice system and increase the criminal justice system’s ability to effectively accommodate the needs of offenders who are trust beneficiaries .
in ealing , we provide intermediate physical health care ( home ward ) to help prevent people having to go to hospital . we also run one you ealing , part of a national programme to help improve people’s general health and wellbeing .
we provide a range of mental health inpatient , outpatient and community services across barnet , enfield , haringey and the surrounding areas . our teams of healthcare professionals have specialist skills and care for children , young people , adults and older people .
our analysis of the 2014 results should concern nhs england and those at the top of the department of health , with a slight downward trend on how positive staff felt last year relative to 2013 . in the year before last 23 out of 57 mental health trusts witnessed a negative trend from their staff responses ( staff felt less positive about their trust than they had in 2012 ) ; in 2014 , 25 trusts out of 57 have seen a decline in staff positivity and morale , with four more in the bottom quadrant ( declining trend and relative performance ) than 2013 .
each nhs foundation trust has a duty to consult and involve a board of governors – including patients , staff , members of the public , and partner organisations – in the strategic planning of the organisation .
the mental capacity act applies to all those over the age of sixteen , who have been diagnosed with an impairment or disturbance of their mind or brain . the disturbance might be permanent or temporary and could include a service user with a significant mental health problem ( e . g . someone being affected by symptoms of dementia ) to somebody temporarily under the influence of drugs or alcohol . the mental capacity act also enables service user s to plan for the future while they still have the capacity to do so .
all health service providers have to submit an annual report about the quality of their services . find out how your local services perform
bringing together information about your health from the records of all the services carried out in north west london . find out more .
this policy has been produced as a joint document between devon county council ( dcc ) and torbay and southern devon health and care nhs trust ( tsdhct ) . the mental capacity act ( mca ) 2005 provides a statutory and quality framework to empower and protect some of the most vulnerable people in society . it makes it clear who can take decisions , in which situations and how they should go about this in respect of people who lack capacity to make particular decisions for themselves
the mental capacity act allows somebody to make decisions for a service user , if they are not able to make decisions for themselves .
founded in 2016 , nhs improvement is an umbrella organisation bringing together monitor , the nhs trust development authority , patient safety , the national reporting and learning system , the advancing change team , and the intensive support teams .
we are a trust with a strong reputation in research , innovation and service excellence . although we are based in birmingham and solihull , our desire to share good practice has seen us create links both nationally and internationally .
some acute trusts are regional or national centres for more specialised care , while others are attached to universities and help train health professionals .
the mental capacity act is a legal frame work that was introduced in 2007 . it enables health and social care professionals as well as carers to consider the provision of care and treatment for service users who may lack capacity or are unable to give consent to their treatment .
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the mental capacity act applies to all professions – doctors , nurses , social workers , occupational therapists , healthcare assistants , and support staff .
the mental capacity act ( mca ) is designed to protect and empower individuals who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment . it is a law that applies to individuals aged 16 and over . for more information , please click here .
acute trusts can also provide services in the community – for example , through health centres , clinics , or in people ' s homes .
but just because a person has one of these health conditions doesn ' t necessarily mean they lack the capacity to make a specific decision .
community recovery services for mental health these treatments help people to continue living independently whilst promoting recovery from the outset . this may be through early intervention for people experiencing their first episode of psychosis ; through a community recovery team for people who require ongoing support ; or through day services .
trust beneficiaries are at increased risk for involvement with the criminal justice system , both as victims and defendants , due to their disabilities as well as deficiencies in the community treatment and support systems . hundreds of beneficiaries each year are incarcerated for their safety because adequate service alternatives do not exist . thousands more are arrested for offenses resulting from behaviors associated with symptoms of their mental disorders .
we provide a wide range of integrated mental health services to children , adults and older people across the communities of dudley and walsall . we employ around 1 , 000 staff and provide care for more than 20 , 000 people each year , across 23 community sites and three acute hospitals .
an inquest ruled that crane’s death was accidental and a serious case review that investigated how agencies including awp and the city council handled the case raised concerns about joint working practices . it said there had been a failure to understand that crane’s antisocial behaviour was a symptom of the deterioration of his mental health .
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clinical senates are advisory groups of experts from across health and social care . there are 12 senates covering areas across england . senates are formed by clinical leaders from across the healthcare system , as well as those from social care and public health . patients and members of the public will also be involved .
the enable drug and alcohol service in enfield hosted an open afternoon on 7th june 2018 to celebrate its one year anniversary . enable is a free and confidential service offering recovery focused advice , information , and structured treatment to adults in enfield who face problems with drugs or alcohol . the event was well attended by practitioners , service users , and partners who gathered to listen to a number of speakers , visit information stalls and receive complimentary therapy treatments . the event marked one year of partnership between blenheim and barnet , enfield and haringey mental health nhs trust ( beh ) .
powers of attorney can be made at any time when the person making it has the mental capacity to do so , provided they ' re 18 or over .
we are , once again , launhing our popular # upliftingimage digital photography competition . the theme this year is contentment - what does it mean to you . we want to reach out to more people than ever before to challenge the stigma and discrimination still associated with mental health . the competition closes on october 10 , 2018 .
there are six main sections of the act . there are other sections which apply to someone who comes to hospital from court or prison . you can find out about what happens when you are placed on a section of the mental health act . if you are confused about what section you are on please speak to a member of staff .
a spokesperson for awp said : “although the trust was not liable or negligent we made a financial settlement . this was a complex issue involving multiple agencies and after taking legal advice and considering a range of factors we determined that a payment with no admission of liability would be the best outcome for the taxpayer .
what we do we are the largest provider of mental health and substance misuse services to people living within the london boroughs of camden and islington . we treat 97 % of people in the community and work hard to reduce the need for hospital admissions . you can find out more about all our services by using the menu on the left of search on our find a service page .
in addition , the court of protection will be able to appoint deputies who can also take decisions on health and welfare and financial matters if the person concerned lacks the capacity to make a decision .
if the person is unable to do any one of the four questions they would be deemed to lack capacity , at the time of the assessment for that specific decision , under the mental capacity act .
you can grant a lasting power of attorney ( lpa ) to another person ( or people ) to enable them to make decisions about your health and welfare , or decisions about your property and financial affairs .
they are set free from central government control and are no longer performance - managed by health authorities . as self - standing , self - governing organisations , nhs foundation trusts are free to determine their own future .
the mental capacity act is a law that covers all sorts of decisions where people aged 16 and over may lack capacity . it also allows for people to plan ahead in case they may lack capacity in the future .
conclusive statistics have determined that many alaskans have no place to call home . the statewide housing shortage disproportionately affects trust beneficiaries . the high incidence of homelessness among beneficiaries can be linked to challenges associated with disabling conditions , lack of opportunity for economic advancement , lack of affordable housing , lack of supportive living situations , and lack of services required for special needs .
our facilities we provide a large range of community - based services throughout the boroughs of camden and islington which means you may never have to attend a hospital . we have two in - patient facilities at highgate mental health centre and at st pancras hospital . there are also three crisis houses , one is just for women . users of this service will also have access to the acute day recovery programmes which take place at two recovery centres in camden .
' this appeal concerns the circumstances in which a person who the secretary of state for the home department has power to remove from the united kingdom and intends to do so but who has a mental illness may be detained . '
the trust was set up on 1st october 2008 , with both boroughs joining together to combine their resources and expertise . the populations of dudley and walsall are very diverse , so equality and diversity are central to everything we do – as a provider of services , a partner organisation and an employer . we are committed to treating everyone with respect , dignity , fairness and understanding .
the mental capacity act is a law that came into force in 2007 . it covers all sorts of decisions where people aged 16 and over may lack capacity . it also allows for people to plan ahead in case they may lack capacity in the future .
crane’s son , alex , told the guardian his father was treated as an antisocial nuisance rather than a vulnerable man with a serious untreated mental illness , and criticised agencies involved for failing to work in a joined - up way to keep him and other residents safe .
health or social care professionals assessing someone’s capacity to make a decision must use the two - stage test of capacity . the first question asks whether the person has an impairment or disturbance of the mind or brain . the second question considers whether the identified impairment or disturbance affects the person’s ability to make a specific decision . the health or social care professional will then have to answer a four part functional test to determine whether a decision should be made in the best interest of the person . the functional test includes four questions ;
' this is an application in the court of protection , made by an nhs trust for the benefit of a thirty - six year old woman who is currently heavily pregnant and about to deliver her fourth child . . . . the application concerns the situation that might arise if mrs . p ( as i will call her ) should get into difficulties during the course of her labour , which is expected to be induced shortly after this hearing . '
substance abuse and addiction constitute the largest preventable and costly health problems in the u . s . the prevalence rates and negative consequences of alcohol and drug abuse upon alaskans are substantial . in 2010 , alaska’s costs associated with individuals dependent on or abusing alcohol / drugs was $ 1 . 2 billion .
the results of assessment against 20 key picker institute findings around the four staff pledges from the nhs constitution – the nhs’s commitment to staff , and therefore pretty important and significant – make stark reading for many leaders across the service at all levels . these findings undoubtedly impact on the quality and safety of care for patients and service users at all 57 nhs mental health trusts . it is beyond dispute that , when staff are happy in their workplace and supported by leaders and colleagues day to day , the care they deliver is better and the patient experience improves : ‘happy staff = happy patients’ is well recognised .
on tuesday 15 april the mental health tribunal with be moving to a new telephone system . the move may cause some disruption to telephone services during the transition . to assist us to keep disruption to a minimum , we would advise you to avoid telephone contact were possible and to e - mail in the first instance . we will endeavour to maintain our services and urgent telephone contact can be made on 0300 123 2201 . please note that from 15 april all fax numbers pre - fixed 01162 will no longer be operational . please see the new contact sheet attached .
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acute trusts employ a large part of the nhs workforce , including nurses , doctors , pharmacists , midwives , and health visitors . they also employ people doing jobs related to medicine , such as physiotherapists , radiographers , podiatrists , speech and language therapists , counsellors , occupational therapists , psychologists , and healthcare scientists .
the mental capacity act 2005 covers all sorts of situations where people aged 16 years and over need to make a decision about something that affects them , but may be unable to do so ( they lack capacity to make the decision ) . it allows for people to plan ahead in case they may lack capacity in the future .
the five trusts going the wrong way , in a big way , down the league table are 5 boroughs ft ( - 34 ) , oxford health ft ( - 30 ) , lancashire care ft ( - 30 ) , rotherham , doncaster & south humber ft ( - 27 ) , and hertfordshire partnership ft ( - 17 ) .
alex crane’s lawyer , gus silverman , of solicitors irwin mitchell , said more should have been done to help crane . he said : “it is extremely concerning that bob was allowed to continue living on the seventh floor of a high - rise block when the authorities knew that he was regularly lighting fires , living without electricity and suffering from a serious untreated mental illness . ”
2 ) does the impairment mean the person is unable to make a specific decision when they need to ? people can lack capacity to make some decisions , but have capacity to make others . mental capacity can also fluctuate with time – someone may lack capacity at one point in time , but may be able to make the same decision at a later point in time .
if a person is deemed to lack capacity to make a specific decision the health or social care professional has to make a best interest decision on their behalf . the best interest decision must follow the best interest checklist . the checklist takes into consideration the known past wishes , feelings , beliefs and values of the person and seeks the views of those interested in the welfare of the person .
figures from the health and social care information centre ( hscic ) show that in 2014 - 15 , ambulance trusts dealt with 9 million 999 calls – on average , this works out as 17 . 1 emergency calls per minute . you can find the full report about ambulance services in england on the hscic website . you can also see our guidance on when to dial 999 : responding to emergencies .
' this is an appeal from the decision of hh judge million in the willesden county court to grant summary judgment to the claimant in a claim against the estate of the late mr mohammed shafi for outstanding care home fees . it raises interesting and important issues about the relationship between section 7 of the mental capacity act 2005 and the provisions of part iii of the national assistance act 1948 , (
the 1948 act
) part iii of the national health service and community care act 1990 (
the 1990 act
) , and related statutes , regulations and guidance that concern the obligations or powers of a local authority to provide residential accommodation and care services for persons who by reason of age , illness , disability or any other circumstances are in need of care and attention which is not otherwise available to them . '
' the claimant ,
s
, claims damages for his alleged unlawful immigration detention in corby police station and colnbrook and harmondsworth ircs between 3 december 2011 and 21 march 2012 and for the alleged series of significant breaches by the defendant , (
sshd
) of the policies relating to immigration detention , the detaining of those suffering from serious mental illness and of the treatment and conditions of detention of such immigration detainees . '
' in summary , it seems to me that , as a matter of construction of section 11 ( 4 ) , when an asw is considering whether it is
reasonably practicable
to consult the
nearest relative
before making an application to admit a mental patient pursuant to section 3 ( 1 ) and 13 ( 1 ) of the mha 1983 ( in its form as at 29 june 2007 ) , the section imposes on the asw an obligation to strike a balance between the patient ' s article 5 right not to be detained unless that is done by a procedure that is in accordance with the law and the patient ' s article 8 ( 1 ) right to her private life . '
the research also found that the number of overnight hospital beds has been cut by a fifth between 2006 / 07 and 2015 / 16 .
the bma said that these cuts have ‘unfairly let down’ patients as ‘demand on nhs services has increased’ in that time .
the analysis comes at a time when almost three quarters of trusts has an occupancy rate of 95 % on at lease one day in january .
the association added that the lack of beds is causing ‘bottlenecks in emergency departments’ , which lead to 15 % of patients spending more than four hours waiting for a hospital bed in november last year .
he said : ‘high bed occupancy is a symptom of wider pressure and demand on an overstretched and underfunded system .
‘it causes delays in admissions , operations being cancelled and patients being unfairly and sometimes repeatedly let down . ’
dr porter added that pressures on the social care system are also responsible for the lack of beds as they are unable to move out of hospital .
he called for politicians to ‘take their heads out of the sand and provide a sustainable solution to the funding and capacity challenges’ facing the nhs .
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primary care is the first point of contact for most people and is delivered by a wide range of independent contractors , including gps , dentists , pharmacists and optometrists , as well as nhs walk - in centres and the nhs 111 telephone service .
there are four regional teams responsible for the commissioning of services in their areas , as well as providing professional leadership on finance , nursing , medicine , specialised commissioning , patients and information , human resources , organisational development , assurance and delivery .
clinical commissioning groups ( ccgs ) commission most of the hospital and community nhs services in the local areas they are responsible for . they also co - commission gp services with nhs england as a result of the nhs five year forward view objectives .
most hospitals in england are now managed by nhs foundation trusts . first introduced in april 2004 , they differ from other existing nhs trusts . they are independent legal entities and have unique governance arrangements . they are also accountable to local people , who can become members and governors .
they have financial freedom and can raise capital from both the public and private sectors within borrowing limits , determined by projected cash flows , and are therefore based on affordability . they can retain financial surpluses to invest in the delivery of new nhs services .
acute trusts ensure that hospitals provide high - quality healthcare and check they spend their money efficiently . they also decide how a hospital will develop so services improve .
there are many other non - medical staff employed by acute trusts , including receptionists , porters , cleaners , specialists in information technology , managers , engineers , caterers , and domestic and security staff .
the emergency control room decides what kind of response is needed and whether an ambulance is required . for all three types of emergency , they may send a rapid - response vehicle , crewed by a paramedic and equipped to provide treatment at the scene of an incident .
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strategic clinical networks offer advice to ccgs and nhs england . their particular focus is on helping to improve care pathways . they :
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meaningful employment and engagement is critical in everyone’s life . however , only 46 percent of individuals with a disability are currently employed , compared to 74 percent of individuals in the general population . additionally , involving beneficiaries in defining and mapping out their recovery is a well - known treatment tactic and may help prevent the need for more intensive traditional service .
this focus area concentrates on increasing the availability of housing options best suited to the needs of beneficiaries that will improve or sustain their quality of life .