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Background:

This report provided details of the outcome of consultation on the future provision of 147 Nelson Road, Medway Council’s in-house Community Resource Centre for those who have social care needs because of their mental health.

The report explained that the consultation was conducted from 9 January to 5 March 2020. Service users, the public, health professionals and staff were all invited to give their views on the proposals. Detailed information about the outcome of the consultation was set out at section 8 of the report.

Option 2 (Development of the Service) was the recommended way forward. The report explained that this option would introduce a model of community based mental health support and would strengthen the Council’s offer for those suffering with poor mental health. This offer would be driven by a desire to provide good quality support in the community making good use of existing services.

The Cabinet was advised that work would take place over the next six months with service Users, residents, partners and voluntary organisations to identify how the service would be developed to ensure the provision of good quality support in the community. It was suggested that an update report could be presented to the Cabinet in three months’ time, particularly in relation to the bringing together of the service at 147 Nelson Road with the Community Support Outreach Team.

This report was considered by the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 12 November 2020. The comments of this Committee were set out at section 5 of the report.

A Diversity Impact Assessment (DIA) had been carried out in relation to the proposals, as set out at Appendix 1 to the report.

Reasons:

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Medway Council remains vigilant in our support for residents and service users with Mental Health needs.

Progressing with option 2 and developing the service by firstly bring together the service at 147 Nelson Road and our Community Support Outreach Team will strengthen our offer during what is a difficult time for those suffering with poor mental health.