History of IAPT
History of IAPT
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2000-02-01 07:23:56
The Background and Aims of the IAPT National Programme
Kevin Jarman and Ken Laidlaw discuss the background and aims of the IAPT programme.
2000-02-02 00:00:00
Lovell & Richards release their seminal MAPLE report
Lovell & Richards release their seminal MAPLE report (Multiple access points and levels of entry) recommending a stepped care approach for mental health and different levels of training
2004-02-03 00:00:00
NICE Guidelines for depression published
NICE Guidelines for depression published, recommending patients should have access to stepped care high and low intensity approaches for depression.
2006-02-01 00:00:00
Professor David Richards
Professor David Richards designed the original curriculums and was instrumental in setting up the role of PWP and was a National Advisor to the IAPT programme and had a instrumental role in data and the Doncaster pilot site. It was his research that drove stepped care in the UK and the rise of CBT self help interventions and BA.
2006-02-01 00:00:00
David Clark
Professor David Clark is the National Advisor to the IAPT programme and has been instrumental in its development and continued successful operation.
2006-02-01 00:00:00
The Depression Report: A new deal for depression and anxiety disorders
Lord Richard Layard from the London School of Economics publishes ‘The Depression Report: A new deal for depression and anxiety disorders’
2006-02-03 00:00:00
Two pilot demonstration clinical services
Two pilot demonstration clinical services launched to test the implementation of NICE guidelines and two distinct stepped care models of delivery.
2007-02-01 00:00:00
Primary care services could apply to become one of 11 pathfinder sites
Primary care services could apply to become one of 11 pathfinder sites rolling out the model in different areas and evaluated.
2007-02-01 00:00:00
IAPT would be set up and receive new funding of 173 million pounds for psychological therapies
On World Mental Health Day, the then Secretary for State made the announcement that from the Competitive Spending Review (CSR07) IAPT would be set up and receive new funding of 173 million pounds for psychological therapies.
2008-02-01 00:00:00
The importance of the PWP Workforce
In this video Kevin Jarman and Ken Laidlaw discuss the importance of the PWP role and getting the right people trained.
2008-02-01 00:00:00
IAPT Implementation Plan Published
In February 2008 the Department of Health document ‘IAPT Implementation Plan: National Guidelines for regionally delivery’ is published outlining the Departments expectations of services and training commissioning and delivery from the investment.
2008-02-01 00:00:00
Implementation plan released (high intensity)
In February the Department of Health published ‘Implementation plan: national curriculum for high intensity therapies workers’
2008-02-01 00:00:00
Implementation plan published (low intensity)
In February the Department of Health published ‘Implementation plan: national curriculum for low intensity therapies workers’
2008-03-01 00:00:00
Wave One Sites Launched
IAPT services (wave one sites) were commissioned and launched
2008-09-01 00:00:00
High and Low Intensity Training Commissioned
IAPT high and low intensity training was commissioned and set up to run from September 2008
2009-08-01 00:00:00
Reach Out: Educator Manual Published
In August the ‘Reach Out: Educator Manual 2nd Edition' is published (Richards & Whyte)
2010-01-01 00:00:00
Reach Out: National Programme Supervisor Materials
The ‘Reach Out: National Programme Supervisor Materials for Low Intensity therapies supervision' is published.
2010-05-01 00:00:00
Government Support for IAPT
In May New Government announces supports for IAPT in coalition agreement
2011-02-01 00:00:00
Talking Therapies Action Plan Published
February: Talking therapies action plan published committing IAPT Programme to reach 15% of prevalence by March 2015 and have 50% recovery rates.
2011-03-01 00:00:00
Children and Young Peoples (CYP) IAPT Programme
As part of Talking Therapies Action Plan, Children and Young Peoples (CYP) IAPT programme began with a target to work with CAMHS that cover 60% of the 0-19 population by March 2015, which it has exceeded, achieving 68%
2011-03-01 00:00:00
Low Intensity Curriculum Updated
In March 2011 the Low Intensity curriculum was updated to the 2nd Edition (Richards, Farrand & Chellingsworth) and the High Intensity curriculum was updated to the 2nd Edition (Liness & Muston)
2012-04-01 00:00:00
Long Term Conditions/Medically Unexplained Symptoms Pathfinder Sites
On 1 April 2012 IAPT launched the Long Term Conditions/Medically Unexplained Symptoms pathfinder sites.
2012-11-01 00:00:00
IAPT For SMI Demonstration Sites Created
November: IAPT for SMI Demonstration sites created in six locations to test NICE approved & evidence based therapies for people with bipolar disorders, personality disorders and psychosis
2013-02-01 00:00:00
Publication of Older Peoples Curricula and Compendium of Good Practice
In February, publication of Older Peoples Curricula and Compendium of Good Practice.
2013-04-01 00:00:00
Phase 2 of LTC/MUS Pathfinder Sites Commence
In April, Phase2 of LTC/MUS Pathfinder Sites commence with a slightly reduced number of sites.
2013-09-01 16:21:59
Publication of Offenders Positive Practice Guide
In September, publication of Offenders Positive Practice Guide produced by Offender Psychological Therapy Network.
2014-03-03 09:52:18
Completion of Phase 2 LTC/MUS Pathfinder Sites
In March, phase 2 LTC/MUS Pathfinder Sites complete their work.
2014-06-01 09:52:18
Version 1.5 of IAPT Data Standard Published
in June, publication of Version 1.5 of IAPT Data Standard
2014-07-01 09:52:18
Publication of Medically Unexplained Symptoms Positive Practice Guide
In July, publication of Medically Unexplained Symptoms Positive Practice Guide
2015-03-01 00:00:00
3rd update Edition of the PWP Curriculum Published
In March the 3rd update Edition of the PWP curriculum is published (3rd edition)
2015-03-01 00:00:00
Additional £30m Funding
The government announced an additional £30m funding a year (recurrent for five years) to support the development of dedicated community eating disorder services.
2015-03-01 09:52:18
IAPT Services Fulfil Commitment
in March, IAPT services fulfil commitment to reach 15% of prevalence in Q4 2014/15.
2015-04-01 00:00:00
CYP IAPT Becomes CAMHS Transformation Programme
In April CYP IAPT becomes CAMHS Transformation Programme with wider brief to improve CAMHS services across England
2015-08-01 00:00:00
Work & Health Joint Unit Created
In August, Work & Health Joint Unit created as a collaboration between Department of Work & Pensions, Department of Health, Department of Communities & Local Government and NHS England.
2015-09-01 00:00:00
User Evaluation of IAPT for SMI Demonstration Sites Published
in September, publication of user evaluation of IAPT for SMI Demonstration sites for people with severe mental illness produced by McPin Foundations shows that people with severe mental illness value psychological therapies highly.
2015-09-30 00:00:00
Publication of Learning Disabilities Positive Practice Guide
in September, publication of Learning Disabilities Positive Practice Guide produced by Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
2016-07-03 12:46:23
National Curriculum for Older People (2nd edition)
The 2nd edition of the National Curriculum for Older People is released.
2016-08-04 00:00:00
Managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
A new version of Managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is released.
2016-08-04 00:00:00
Managing Worry and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
A new version of Managing Worry and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is released.
2016-08-04 00:00:00
Managing Your Mood
A new version of 'Managing Your Mood' by Marie Chellingsworth is released.
2016-08-04 00:00:00
Managing Panic and Agoraphobia
A new version of 'Managing Panic and Agoraphobia' by Marie Chellingsworth is released.
2016-08-04 00:00:00
Managing Your Thoughts
A new version of 'Managing Your Thoughts' by Marie Chellingsworth is released.
2016-08-04 00:00:00
National Curriculum for Older People Low Intensity Clinicians Guide
New version of the National Curriculum for Older People Low Intensity Clinicians Guide (low intensity) released.
2016-08-04 00:00:00
National Curriculum for Older People High Intensity Clinicians Guide
New version of the National Curriculum for Older People Low Intensity Clinicians Guide (high intensity) released.
2016-08-04 00:00:00
Clinician’s Guide to Low Intensity CBT Assessment Released
A new version of the Clinician’s Guide to Low Intensity CBT Assessment is released.
2016-08-04 00:00:00
Managing Phobias
A new version of 'Managing Phobias' by Marie Chellingsworth is released.
2016-09-01 00:00:00
Clinician’s Guide to Low Intensity CBT Interventions Released
A new version of the Clinician’s Guide to Low Intensity CBT Interventions is released.