From Reactive to Proactive: Using Data-Driven Workforce Planning in Mental Health

Close-up of a hand using a digital pen to analyse data on a tablet screen, symbolising data-driven workforce planning and strategic decision-making in mental health services.

In mental health services, workforce planning has traditionally been reactive – filling urgent gaps, managing last-minute absences and responding to rising demand under pressure. But today’s environment calls for a proactive, data-driven approach. By using data analytics, forecasting and workforce modelling, services can predict trends in demand, skill shortages and patient acuity before they become […]