Clinical Services Camden & Islington NHS FT |
speaking over 290 languages, and a large transient population of young adults. The area has some of the highest needs for mental health services within the United Kingdom, with a high prevalence of psychotic and non-psychotic mental health problems. We meet this need by delivering evidence based
services, based upon our own innovations and research. We are one of the few healthcare providers within the United Kingdom that was established as an integrated health and social care organisation,
WENDY WALLACE
Wendy was appointed Chief Executive of Camden & Islington Foundation Trust in 2005, having previously worked in the Trust as an Operations Director. Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust is a joint health and social care
organisation providing mental health and substance misuse services. She led the Trust to Foundation Trust status in 2008. The Trust has a strong track record in innovation and research enhanced through its links with UCLPartners, an academic health science partnership. Prior to moving into management she practiced as a clinical psychologist working primarily in adult mental health and substance misuse.
A Somali children’s choir at C&I’s open day. The Trust builds strong relationships in the community to break down the stigma around mental health
allowing us to maximise the benefits of multi- disciplinary teams. Over 40% of our consultants hold joint academic posts and are engaged in research across a wide range of mental health areas. We are a lead provider for educational placements in north London and work in partnership with local universities to deliver both education and research projects as well as creating together the workforce of the future. This provides a stimulating environment for our
staff to innovate and deliver projects which transform care for patients.
Case study: Crisis houses improve patient satisfaction The Daleham Gardens Recovery Centre provides a short-term residential alternative to hospital admission. The recovery centre includes three services under one roof – a six bedroom Crisis house, crisis team and an acute day recovery programme. Typical users of the service are schizophrenic patients, of which over 70% have previously been inpatients. Patients can refer themselves, or be referred by a GP or carer, and can then be put in touch with other mental health services. The advantage of the crisis house is a significant reduction in length of stay. An average
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