QI 180 Implementing Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) in the Perinatal Mental Health Team (PMHT)

Abstract

Perinatal Psychological therapies is part of the NHS England Long Term Plan (LTP). The national ambition is to expand access to evidence-based therapies within PMHT so that they also include parent > infant, couple and family interventions. A secondment post was introduced in the Trust’s PMHT to help achieve this aspect of the LTP to introduce and implement a ‘whole family’ approach utilising the BFT MERIDEN Programme which is already utilised in psychosis specific teams within CWPT (Early Intervention and Recovery). Tools used: Driver Diagram - https://aqua.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/qsir-driver-diagrams.pdf; Stakeholder Analysis - https://aqua.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/qsir-stakeholder-analysis.pdf; Process Mapping - https://aqua.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/qsir-mapping-the-process.pdf. Project Impact: The project has helped offer more support and resources for client’s carers and families and upskilled staff and increased their confidence of this patient cohort. The project benefitted the Trust by securing a cost saving of £1,150 by negotiating training costs with the training provider. Not only has the project given carers of patients more of a voice and support system, it has united the PMHT and supported integrated working. Next steps are; 1. Secure Develop leaflets and handouts to support programme delivery 2. Continue BFT supervision for the contracted year with MERIDEN 3. Continue to complete data template 4. Adapt process for other mental health services in the Trust