Insight Bank

Pathways to Meaningful Lives: How people who live with Learning Disabilities experience employment and the implications for policy and practice

Category:

• Learning Disabilities

Middle-aged men’s experiences of mental health and suicide

This qualitative study examines how middle-aged men experience mental ill health and suicidal thoughts. It reveals how cumulative life pressures, stigma and traditional expectations of masculinity can lead to feelings of worthlessness and an inability to imagine a positive future, increasing suicide risk in midlife.

Category:

• Mental health

Accessing Dentistry Services Report

Healthwatch Thurrock surveyed 88 local residents and carried out a mystery shopper exercise with 17 dental practices to understand experiences of accessing NHS dental care following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Category:

• Dentistry

Improving community bed-based care in mid and south Essex

This report is from pre-consultation engagement with community staff and patient stakeholders. It was carried out by Kaledidoscope Health and Care on behalf of the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System.

Category:

• Community healthcare