Opportunities and threats in mental health: part 2

Abstract

With mental health being a prominent issue for the NHS, it is necessary to consider improvements for patient care packages. Having conducted research into the mental health sector and the external providers of care, an analysis must be undertaken of the various external providers. In this article, we look at key questions that have arisen from our research regarding threats and opportunities in the mental health sector for foundation trusts. In order to answer these questions, it is necessary to choose relevant documents to analyse. Criteria were drawn up, and a methodology is outlined. Thematic analysis is used to understand the relevant data from organisations in the private, voluntary and social service sectors. This is then related back to foundation trusts, to recognise where there is room for improvement. Significant areas of interest are services developments, understanding the environment within which one operates and understanding theuser of such services. By analysing various organisations, we will go on to draw substantial conclusions regarding improvements that can be made for foundation trusts within the mental healthsector.