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Review of Mental Health Services in Medway - In-Depth Task Group Report
Meeting: 14/01/2014 - Cabinet (Item 4)
4 Review of Mental Health Services in Medway - In-Depth Task Group Report 
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Minutes:
Background:
This report provided details of the outcome of the Overview and Scrutiny Task Group in-depth review of Mental Health Services. A copy of the Task Group report was attached at Appendix A to the report.
It was noted that the Task Group had undertaken a broad review of Mental Health services across Medway, with a focus on people using services and carer experience, along with the outcomes of using services across all age groups. The Task Group had reviewed and tested the strengths and weaknesses of current mental health services in Medway, which included aspects of health, social care and housing.
The Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 18 December 2013 and details of its consideration were set out in paragraph 6 of the report.
A Diversity Impact Assessment screening exercise had been undertaken on the recommendations, as set out in Appendix B to the report. It was reported that in taking these recommendations forward, organisations would be asked to ensure that they complied with equalities obligations in line with good practice and legislation. The process of implementation would also provide opportunities to consult further with those groups representing the interests of those who had protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 and these would be reflected in the implementation work plan.
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1/2014 |
The Cabinet agreed that an Appreciative Enquiry Conference be held in Spring 2014, hosted by Medway Council, to include all relevant agencies to establish a shared vision for the future of Mental Health Services in Medway. This event should be jointly supported and funded by the Council, Medway Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and the two NHS providers of mental health services in Medway. |
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2/2014 |
The Cabinet agreed to task the Council’s Mental Health Commissioner to explore further the opportunity for social care to be included in the shared care arrangements being developed by Medway CCG and Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT). |
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3/2014 |
The Cabinet agreed to consider as part of the 2014/2015 revenue budget preparations support for longer-term follow up mental health support services, including the role for Public Health and in partnership with Medway CCG. |
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4/2014 |
The Cabinet agreed that frontline staff should receive mental health awareness training (for example: receptionists, Library and Community Hub staff, housing staff and Sure Start Children Centres). This training could be provided by service users, carers, social workers, the Public Health Mental Health First Aid Trainer and KMPT staff; to ensure it is grounded in the lived experience locally and is directly relevant. This project could be taken forward as a stakeholder initiative, with the added value of relationship building. Training on mental health awareness training should also be offered to all Medway schools to an identified member of staff in the school, preferably a teacher. |
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5/2014 |
The Cabinet agreed that this mental health awareness training could also be offered to other key service providers such as Medway’s ... view the full minutes text for item 4 |