1. The IAPT Programme and Services Delivery of talking therapies Treating mild to moderate anxiety and depression Easy access – GP and (in time) self referral NICE approved interventions 2 Demonstration Sites in 2007 led to £173m national investment New services introduced in each PCT area through to end of 2010/11

2. Aims Better health and wellbeing of the population High levels of satisfaction with the service received More choice and better accessibility to clinically effective evidence-based services Helping people stay employed and able to participate in the activities of daily living

3. Treatment Recovery Focus Psychological therapies to treat people with depression and anxiety disorders – NICE Guidance, which now includes a range of interventions Stepped Care High and low intensity therapy

4. Workforce and Training Extensive one-year training programmes: on- and off-the-job Clinical psychologists, Counselling psychologists, Nurse therapists, Primary Care counsellors and other qualified Mental Health professionals are eligible to train in delivering High Intensity therapy (AfC Bands 6 and 7) People from a wide range of backgrounds with a special interest in therapy are eligible to train in delivering Low Intensity interventions (AfC Band 4) as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

5. NHS Stressline Complementary service: 4 ways we can help - We’ll listen to you - We’ll offer you useful information you can trust - We’ll guide you through your crisis - We’ll help you get back in control of your life Health and wellbeing support and advice Signposting to specialist debt, job or housing advice Call 0300 123 2000