DELIVERING RACE EQUALITY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE DECEMBER 2010

Melba Wilson, National Programme Lead, Mental Health Equalities Programme, National Mental Health Development Unit

Published today, 2 December 2010 this report:

• Discusses the environment and context in which DRE operated;
• Sets out and assesses progress, learning and achievements of the DRE programme;
• Discusses progress and measurement in relation to experience, access and outcomes for people from BME communities; and
• Sets out proposals for how the work of the DRE programme can inform current and future work in health and social care to address inequalities in mental health.

The report is available to download from the homepage of the mental health equalities programme 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.