NHS Confederation - No wrong door: a vision for mental health, autism and learning disability services in 2032 (2 December 2022)

Summary

This report commissioned by the NHS Confederation and written by the Centre for Mental Health sets out a vision for what mental health, autism and learning disability services in England should look like in ten years’ time. It brings together research and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including people who bring personal and professional experience. The report identifies ten interconnecting themes that underpin the vision and three key requirements that would turn the vision into reality.

Content

Ten key themes

1. Prevention
2. Early intervention
3. Access to quality, compassionate care
4. Seeing the bigger picture
5. Whole-person care
6. Equality focus
7. Co-production
8. Autonomy, human rights and community support
9. A stronger workforce
10. Outcomes that matter

Three requirements to make the vision a reality

1. Sustained and sufficient investment
2. Effective long-term workforce development and planning
3. A deep commitment to large-scale reform, innovation and change