Our goal is to provide care that focuses on the whole person, not just their mental health symptoms. To do this, we’re joining up our mental health services with GPs, social care, local councils, schools and colleges, and voluntary sector partners.
We want to help people earlier – giving support as soon as they ask for help. This will stop their mental health from getting worse and reduce the need for more support later on.
Why are we changing?
Mental health services are under a lot of pressure, with more people needing help than ever before. This has led to long waiting times and made it hard for people to know where to go for help, as many different organisations are involved.
Our plan:
- Makes it easier for people to get the right mental health support when and where they need it
- Improves the experience for patients and staff
- Uses our shared resources more effectively
See our pages below, to find out more about how we’re making these improvements to create a system that’s easier to use and better for everyone.