Transition between inpatient mental health settings and community or care home settings

Key messages

Information from the guideline, workshop and practice examples highlighted key challenges and points for development. Three areas in particular were identified as crucial in providing effective support. They are:

1. Participation and engagement with young people and families using person-centred support – to achieve better outcomes through flexible, tailored support.

2. Effective communication and joint working between teams and organisations supporting young people and families – to support practitioners to engage with young people and families, and work together.

3. Engagement in strategic planning and commissioning – to bring continuity and a better quality of care and support.