USEFUL LINKS
The Ansel Group provides treatment and care for those who have been diagnosed with a Personality Disorder. If you, or if you are a family member or friend of someone who has been diagnosed with a Personality Disorder, then there are a number of organisations and resources available where you can find more information, advice and support about the diagnosis.
USEFUL LINKS:-
Personality Disorder Help and Support:
Personality Disorder http://www.personalitydisorder.org.uk/index.php
Provides information, resources and learning opportunities on Personality Disorder (PD) as well as supporting the development of the National Personality Disorder Programme
Emergence Emergence.org.uk (the new organisation joining Borderline UK & Personality Plus)
Emergence is a service-led organisation aimed at supporting people affected by a Personality Disorder including users, family and friends
BDP World BDPWorld.org
Information, advice and support for those affected by Personality Disorders
Mental Health Organisations:
MIND: http://www.mind.org.uk/
MIND helps people take control of their mental health providing information and advice, and campaigns to promote and protect good mental health for everyone
Mental Health Foundation: MentalHealth.org.uk
A leading UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems
National Institute of Mental Health in England (NIMHE) NIMHE
To help the mental health system in implementing the National Service Framework for Mental Health and the NHS Plan
Young Minds YoungMinds.org
A charity committed to improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young adults and supporting their parents and carers.
National Survivors Users Network (NSUN) NSUN.org.uk
NSUN is a National network that creates links between service user groups and individuals, brokering and facilitating access between policy makers and service users that aims to create a network which will engage and support the wide diversity of Mental Health users and survivors across England in order to strengthen the user voice
Together: Together-uk.org
Together is a National charity working alongside people with Mental Health issues on their journey to leading fulfilling and independent lives
Guidance on Mental Health Issues:
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) NICE.org.uk
Provides national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists www.rcpsych.ac.uk/personalitydisorders/pd
This leaflet is for anyone who has been given a diagnosis of personality disorder - and also for their family and friends.
The British Psychological Society http://www.bps.org.uk is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK. It has responsibility for the development, promotion and application of pure and applied psychology for the public good.
The Centre for Evident Based Healthcare CEBMH
Promotes the teaching and practice of evidence based healthcare with an emphasis on Mental Health, to develop, evaluate and disseminate improved methods of using research in practice
The National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health NCCMH
Established to develop guidance on the appropriate treatment and care of people with specific diseases and conditions within the NHS.
This bulletin, CEMBH & NCCMH Bulletin is published bimonthly by the CEMBH in collaboration with the NCCMH, contains internet links to the latest mental health news, including clinical news, health and social care guidance, publications and policy
General Health & Social Care:
The Kings Fund: KingsFund.org.uk
Works with individuals and organisations to shape policy, transform services and to understand how the health system in England can be improved
The Sainsbury’s Centre for Mental Health: SCMH.org.uk
Work primarily with mental health and social care practitioners, policymakers and employers to help improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems
Government and Public Bodies:
Department of Health (DoH): Department of Health
The Department of Health is committed to improving the quality and convenience of care provided by the NHS and social services.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC): Care Quality Commission
The CQC is the health and social care regulator for England. Their aim is to ensure better care and treatment for people in a hospital, care home and at home setting.
The NHS: NHS Website
The official gateway to National Health Service organisations on the Internet
NHS Direct: NHS Direct
NHS Direct is a telephone and web service providing confidential healthcare advice 24 hours a day
The Data Protection Commission Information Commissioners Office ICO.gov.uk
Provides information and guidance on the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
NHS Confederation NHSConfed
The Independent membership body for all the NHS organisations and a number of Independent Healthcare providers.
Health Service Ombudsmen Ombudsman.org
Carry’s out independent investigations into complaints about UK government departments and their agencies, and the NHS in England
Primary Care:
National Association of Primary Care National Association of Primary Care
The National Association of Primary Care has been formed as a non-political, non-profit making membership organisation to represent and support the interests of all primary health care professionals and organisations.
The National Commissioning Group: NCG.nhs.uk
Oversees the work and the planning of the ten Specialised Commissioning Groups (SCGs) and advises the Primary Care Trusts on the Commissioning of Specialised Services
Specialised Commissioning Groups (SCG)
(Links to your Local SCG:
