How pharmacist prescribers can help meet the mental health consequences of COVID-19, Evidence-Based Mental Health

The British Medical Association recently published their report on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health in England, highlighting the urgent need for investment in mental health services and further recruitment of mental health staff. Like many others, they have predicted a substantial increase in demand on mental health services in the coming months. Their recommendations include a call for detailed workforce planning at local, national and system levels. This coincides with the publication of the ' NHS People Plan ' which also emphasised the need to maximise staff potential. The message from both is clear, it is time for Trusts to revise and improve how they use their multidisciplinary workforce, including non-medical prescribers (NMPs).
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news