London NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) activity

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.