Published articles
Abendstern M, Harrington V, Brand C, Tucker S, Wilberforce M, Challis D. Variations in structures, processes and outcomes of community mental health teams for older people: a systematic review of the literature. Aging Ment Health 2012;16:861–73.185
Wilberforce M, Harrington V, Brand C, Tucker S, Abendstern M, Challis D. Towards integrated community mental health teams for older people in England: progress and new insights. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2011;26:221–8.228
Tucker S, Brand C, Wilberforce M, Challis D. The balance of care approach to health and social care planning: Lessons from a systematic literature review. Health Serv Manag Res 2013:26:18–28.
Publications for practitioners and policy-makers
Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU). How Does Your Team Work? A National Survey of Community Mental Health Teams for Older People in England. Research and Policy Update Issue 9. Manchester: PSSRU, University of Manchester; 2010.
Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU). The North-West Balance of Care Study: Caseload Characteristics of Pennine Care (Stockport and Tameside) CMHTs for Older People. Manchester: PSSRU, University of Manchester; 2011.
Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU). The Balance of Care Approach to Health and Social Care Planning: A Systematic Literature Review. Research Focus Issue 4. Spring 2011. URL: www.nursing.manchester.ac.uk/pssru/PSSRUInformation/Issue4.pdf
Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU). Community Mental Health Teams for Older People: A Systematic Literature Review. Research Focus Issue 4. Spring 2011. URL: www.nursing.manchester.ac.uk/pssru/PSSRUInformation/Issue4.pdf
Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU). Community Mental Health Teams for Older People in England. Research and Policy Update Issue 12. Manchester: PSSRU, University of Manchester; 2012.
Tucker S, Wilberforce M, Brand C, Abendstern M, Challis D. All things to all people? The Provision of Outreach by Community Mental Health Teams for Older People in England: Findings From a National Postal Survey. February 2013; DP M271 Personal Social Services Research Unit, University of Manchester; 2013.
Wilberforce M, Tucker S, Abendstern M, Brand C, Giebel C, Challis D. Membership and Management: Structures of Inter-Professional Working in Community Mental Health Teams for Older People in England. Manchester: PSSRU, University of Manchester.
Tucker S, Brand C, Wilberforce M, Challis D. The Balance of Care Approach to Planning Services for Older People with Mental Health Problems: A Handbook for Service Planners, Providers and Commissioners. Manchester: PSSRU, University of Manchester; forthcoming.
Contributions to other studies
Staley K. An Evaluation of Service User Involvement in Studies Adopted by the Mental Health Research Network. London: Mental Health Research Network; 2012.
Our study was selected by the author as an example of patient/public involvement in NIHR-funded research.
Conference and seminar presentations
Programmed for Success. Mental Health Research Network Conference, Bolton, November 2008.
Exploring our Trust’s Research. Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust Conference, Manchester, March 2009.
How Does Your Team Work? An Investigation of Joint Working and Integration Within Community Mental Health Teams for Older People. Social Policy Association Annual Conference, Edinburgh, June 2009.
CMHTs for Older People: A Focus on Integration. PSSRU Seminar, Manchester, September 2009.
Celebrating Success in Older Adults Functional Mental Illness and Community Directorate. Sheffield Health and Social Care Trust, April 2010.
Postcards from the Cutting Edge: Driving Service Quality Forwards through Research and Innovations Conference. Surrey and Borders, November 2010.
CMHTs for Older People: The Costs and Outcomes from Different Ways of Working Dementia Seminar. Greater Manchester West, Manchester, May 2011.
Improving the Mix of Services Provided for Older People with Mental Health Problems: The Balance of Care Approach to Health and Social Care Planning. A seminar for professionals, service users and carers on the early findings of the balance of care study. Chancellor’s Conference Centre, Manchester, June 2012.
CMHTs for Older People: Different Ways of Working: Characteristics and Outcomes. Pennine Trust Research Day, Trust HQ, Ashton-under-Lyne, July 2011.
The Balance of Care Study. Pennine Trust Research Day, Trust HQ, Ashton-under-Lyne, July 2011.
Different Perspectives on the Appropriateness of Care Home Entry: Evidence from a Balance of Care Study of Older People with Mental Health Problems. International Long-term Care Policy Network Conference, London School of Economics, September 2012.
Community Mental Health Teams for Older People: The Outcomes and Costs of Different Ways of Working. Health and Social Care Integration in the New Policy Landscape. A joint seminar supported by the Socialist Health Association and the UK Social Policy Association. University of York, York, October 2012.
The North-West Balance of Care Study: Design, Findings and Reflections. PSSRU seminar programme, University of Manchester, Manchester, November 2012.
Workshops
Stockport care home workshop for managers and practitioners, Stockport, October 2011.
Tameside inpatient workshop for managers and practitioners, Manchester, October 2011.
Stockport inpatient workshop for managers and practitioners, Stockport, November 2011.
Manchester inpatient workshop for managers and practitioners, Manchester, November 2011.
Age UK Trafford care home workshop for older people and carers, Manchester, February 2012.
Educate Group Stockport care home workshop for older people with dementia and carers, Stockport, March 2012.
