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New Horizons Consultation Ends

The New Horizons in Mental Health consultation has now closed. We would like to thank all those who have shared their thoughts and ideas. The Government plans to publish the final New Horizons document before the end of 2009.

• New Horizons

Information sharing and mental health

This guidance sets out some of the issues relating to the exchange of information between mental health trusts and outside organisations and individuals. It sets out when, why and how information can safely be exchanged for the benefit of the individual and the public.

• Information sharing and mental health

Improving access to child and adolescent mental health services

This joint DH/DCSF guide states how the 18 weeks referral to treatment standard, (NHS Operating Framework for 2009/10) applies to non-emergency consultant-led CAMHS services and pathways. This guide does not set any new standards or targets. It shows how accessible low-wait CAMHS can be achieved and provides good practice examples.

• Reducing waiting times policy and practice guide (including guidance on the 18 weeks referral to treatment standard)

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• What's new in mental health