therapy

Record number of patients completed NHS mental health treatment

Over 644,649 people completed the NHS Talking Therapy programme in 2020/21, a 5% increase on the year before.

According to the data found in the NHS England, Improving Access to Talking Therapies (IAPT) programme, more than half of the people who completed the course of treatment for conditions including depression and anxiety recovered from their illness.

Since the pandemic began, the number of adults suffering from mental health issues has doubled creatin more pressure on the NHS service.

The talking therapy programme runs by self-referral and helps people recover from common mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and stress.

talking therapy stats

Claire Murdoch, NHS England’s National Mental Health Director, said: “The world-leading NHS Talking Therapy programme has helped a record high number of people struggling with their mental health during the pandemic.

“Despite the huge impact of the pandemic and the NHS treating half a million seriously ill people with COVID-19, the health service increased the number of talking therapy sessions available to people and is set to expand the programme even further.

“I know the last year and a half has had a huge impact on the nation’s mental health and our message to people is clear: the NHS is open and staff want you to come forward, so please seek help either by referring yourself to the NHS talking therapy programme online or by contacting your local GP, particularly if you were one of the many people who felt unable to do so as the pandemic hit”.

Plans to expand the access of IAPT services has been outlines in the NHS Long Term Plan, which aims to provide support for 1.9 million people by 2023/24.

NHE September/October 2023

NHE September/October 2023

Empowering the next generation to lead the way in hard-to-treat cancers.

The September/October 2023 edition of NHE brings you expert comment and analysis on a range of key health sector topics, from digital transformation to navigating post-pandemic challenges.

Videos...

View all videos
National Health Executive Presents

National Health Executive Presents

NHE365 Virtual Events

NHE has created a full calendar of events to address the most important issues that influence the delivery of healthcare services. Over 365 days you'll have the opportunity to hear from a range of highly motivating, informative and inspirational speakers. These speakers will equip you with the knowledge and unique insight to enable you to overcome the challenges that you face.

National Health Executive Podcast

Ep. 36
How interoperability can support the NHS's core goals
with Ed Platt

In episode 36 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Omnicell’s UK professional services director, Ed Platt, to discuss interoperability in the NHS, practical examples of where it can be leveraged best, the importance of the health service's digital transformation journey and more.

More articles...

View all