Policy around mental health is developing, in line with the Coalition Government's emphasis on identifying what actually happens to the health of the patient - the outcome - as a result of the treatment and care they receive, as well as giving major importance to the voice of patients and service users, and handing GPs a central commissioning role.

This one day Healthcare Events conference chaired by Ian McPherson Director The National Mental Health Development Unit provides an important update on improving outcomes in mental health with a focus on the new mental health strategy, due for release later this year. Ensuring well-being and good mental health forms a part of all outcomes assessment.

Dr Hugh Griffiths Acting National Director for Mental Health Department of Health will discuss the new mental health strategy including how it was developed and the QIPP agenda.

Full details and online booking here

The National Mental Health Development Unit (NMHDU) is the agency charged with supporting the implementation of mental health policy in England by the Department of Health in collaboration with the NHS, Local Authorities and other major stakeholders.