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Introduction Assessment of the effectiveness of individual placement and support in forensic mental health settings is a relatively new field of research despite evidence demonstrating its effectiveness in generic mental health settings.Method IPS was implemented into a community forensic mental health setting within a large National Health Service trust in the United Kingdom over 6 months. Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research this paper describes the lessons learned from implementing individual placement and support into such settings.Results Our findings suggest that implementation of individual placement and support in forensic mental health settings is complex and requires robust planning and collaboration with internal and external agencies. Barriers to implementation included staff attitudes, difficulty engaging employers and lack of employment related performance indicators, and facilitators included the support of service managers and outside groups. Adaptations to the IPS model were made to address challenges encountered, including difficulty starting rapid job searches, concerns about stigma, lack of confidence, uncertainty around employment opportunities, offence restrictions and lack of interest from potential employers.Conclusion This paper adds to the limited literature in the field. Findings are relevant to practitioners and service providers who wish to implement individual placement and support services for people with mental disorder and offending histories.

Jo Russellconsiders some key components when collating Control of Substances Hazardous to Health files in dental practices

Inductions, appraisals and personal development plans should all be implemented in dental practices. This article discusses each of these processes, and explains why they should be carried out

Dental care professionals and their patients need to be protected from the harmful effects of ionising radiation. By interpreting and applying the laws and regulations that govern radiation, staff can minimise exposure and therefore risk

This article explores clinical governance, how it came into existence, the 12 themes associated with it, and how the dental nurse can help the practice comply with its requirements.

This article looks at the importance of hand hygiene with regards to the initial and ongoing training required of the team in accordance with the guidance offered to us in dentistry

89 sexually active men from four fraternities were surveyed concerning their sexual behavior and condom use. Significantly associated with frequency of condom use were high school sex education, preferred method of birth control, partner's attitude toward use of condoms, and feelings that condoms were inconvenient, uncomfortable, or limiting.

The Healthcare Commission NHS staff survey (2006) shows that as many as one in four NHS staff claim to have experienced bullying at work, with the abusive behaviour coming from either colleagues or patients.

We hear from dental nurse Jo Russellwho runs a specialised training and consultancy for practice teams

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to the article "Wanted: Safe Beef," in the October 2015 along with response from the editor; "Is Your Financial Planner Getting Rich at Your Expense?" in the October 2015 issue; and "10 Old-Car Red Flags" in the June 2015 issue.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "The Price of Honour," by Michael Mori in the May 22, 2007 issue, "Power Plays: Age of Costello," in the May 22, 2007 issue, and "Rudd's Labour Pains," in the May 15, 2007 issue.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to the June 27, 2011, edition of the journal including the articles "Nine meals away from anarchy," by Edward Platt, "Madness of Crowds," by Will Self, and "Personal Story," by Richard Curtis in the June 13, 2011 issue.