Enabling better care

This section covers what needs to be considered to ensure that processes and changes are embedded and sustained through the development of positive relationships across services and a strong, skilled workforce.

Consider the below:

• Can you define the mental health and substance use workforce? Including outlining the level of skills and knowledge expected across roles and services.
• Within your workforce development plan have you made explicit reference to third sector staff as part of the workforce?
• Are all mental health and substance use staff trained on assessing and managing co-occurring conditions?
• What input exists across specialisms within your workforce development training plans? For example:
  • Ongoing support and supervision
  • Coaching
  • Reflective practice
  • Peer support
  • Co-occurring conditions networks
• How could you incorporate staff relationship building approaches into business-as-usual activities?
• Is there commitment to providing more integrated mental health and substance use care?