Issue - meetings

To consider a report and presentation from representatives of CWP on the implementation of its Mental Health Service redesign

The Committee received an update from Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) on its Community Mental Health Service Redesign. Dr Chris Link and Jane Critchley informed the Committee about the new elements to the service which was focussed on outcomes for patients and helping them to recover from mental health issues as best as possible. CWP reported that the service had so far received positive feedback from patients and their families.

Previously the Cheshire Primary Care Trust’s (PCT) funding of mental health services had been relative low compared to national averages. However the new clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) had provided assurances and renewed enthusiasm towards investing more in mental health.

The Committee was encouraged by the positive feedback that the service had received from patients. There was a plan to conduct a 12 month evaluation of the new service which the Committee was interested in reviewing.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the Committee welcomes the update on Community Mental Health Service Redesign and progress being made.

2.    That the Committee welcomes the increase in investment in mental Health Services from the Clinical Commissioning Groups.

3.    That the 12 month review of the service be presented to the Committee at a future meeting.