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Aftercare under supervision: implications for CMHNs

J Ford1, P Rigby

  • 1Leicester Mental Health Services NHS Trust.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|November 11, 1996
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The Mental Health (Patients in the Community) Act 1995 introduces community aftercare under supervision. Community mental health nurses may become supervisors, requiring specific training for this new role.

Area of Science:

  • Community mental health nursing
  • Mental health law
  • Healthcare policy

Background:

  • The Mental Health (Patients in the Community) Act 1995 enacted new community-based care provisions.
  • Previous legislation focused on in-patient detention under the Mental Health Act 1983.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the practical implications of the 1995 Act for healthcare professionals.
  • To explore the role of community mental health nurses in post-discharge supervision.

Main Methods:

  • The study examines the legislative framework of the Mental Health (Patients in the Community) Act 1995.
  • It analyzes the responsibilities outlined for supervisors in aftercare plans.

Main Results:

  • The Act establishes 'aftercare under supervision' for specific patient groups upon community discharge.

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  • Community mental health nurses are identified as likely candidates for the supervisor role.
  • The legislation necessitates focused education and training for practitioners assuming these responsibilities.

    • Conclusions:

    • Effective implementation requires addressing the educational and training needs of community mental health nurses.
    • Practitioners must be prepared for the challenges inherent in the supervisor role.
    • The Act signifies a shift towards community-centered mental health aftercare.