The IAPT programme aims to improve access to evidence based talking therapies in the NHS through an expansion of the psychological therapy workforce and services. (http://www.iapt.nhs.uk/about/)
The workbook includes monthly information by Primary Care Trust (PCT) on the following:
- The number of people who have entered IAPT programme psychological therapies
- The number of people who have completed IAPT programme psychological therapies moving off sick pay & benefits per month
- Recovery Rates (%) for people completing IAPT programme psychological therapies Total Activity by Gender of Patient (numbers of people entering IAPT programme psychological therapies
- Total Activity by Ethnic Group of Patient (numbers of people entering IAPT programme psychological therapies
Data source: Commission Support for London Improving Access to Psychological Therapies http://www.workingforwellness.org.uk/
This data is being published by NHS London alongside other datasets related to depression. The aim is to develop a resource to support the public’s knowledge of this common condition, to raise awareness of treatments and how health services are meeting needs, and to support health policy and commissioning.
