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Improving access to psychological therapies

In the video below a cognitive behaviour therapy expert explains how this psychological treatment works and who could benefit from it. Read more about what CSIP South West is doing to improve access to psychological therapies.

High Quality Care For All

Lord Darzi recently launched the NHS Next Stage Review final report which sets a new foundation for a health service that empowers staff and gives patients choice. Press the 'Play' button to watch the report launch via the Our NHS website.

The report aims to ensure that health care will be personalised and fair, include the most effective treatments within a safe system, and help patients to stay healthy.

Launch of National Dementia Strategy
	Care Services Minister, Ivan Lewis, has launched a consultation on the future of dementia services. 'Transforming the quality of dementia care - consultation on a National Dementia Strategy' outlines the Department of Health proposals for improving the quality of dementia care under 3 key themes - raising awareness, early diagnosis and intervention, and improving the quality of care.

Download a copy of the consultation document (PDF 676KB)
Download a copy of the Easy Read version (PDF 4.9MB)

Improving Health: Ambitions for the South West

As part of the Darzi review of the NHS the Draft Strategic Framework for Improving Health in the South West 2008/09 to 2010/11 was developed. This sets out an exciting, challenging and dynamic vision to transform health and health services in the South West over the next few years. NHS South West wants local people to give their views on this vision. This is your opportunity to have your say on your local health service.

Share your views online
Download the summary framework (PDF 2MB)
Download the full framework (PDF 2.4MB)
Download he summary report of the Clinical Pathway Groups (PDF 180KB)

Below are a range of interesting CSIP resources. Click on the links to download or view these resources.

Changing the Care Services Improvement Partnership

The Department of Health and the Strategic Health Authorities have implemented changes to the Care Services Improvement Partnership's role and way of working. This document gives a summary of the changes agreed following a thorough review of CSIP's eight regional development centres and nationally coordinated programmes that come under its auspices. The value of CSIP's programmes has been recognised and their role in supporting improvement across and beyond health and social care remains pivotal to the effective delivery of an ambitious policy agenda. Download | Read online

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