Developing a training programme to support delivery of integrated dual diagnosis treatment in acute inpatient settings Available to Purchase

Acute inpatient ward staff work with service users who have comorbid mental health and substance misuse problems (dual diagnosis) on a daily basis. Department of Health (DH) guidance for working with this group (DH, 2002; DH, 2006) indicates that training is needed to equip staff with the confidence and skills for this work. This paper describes how the COMPASS Programme, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust's (BSMHT) dual diagnosis service, developed, delivered and evaluated a training programme designed to support inpatient staff in this work.