HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PEER SUPPORT

Brent CCG and London Borough of Brent have a joint vision in relation to the commissioning of Mental Health services over the next 5 years. This vision does not describe all of the service developments within the mental health arena, but the key areas that the council and CCG will work on together.

Future commissioning is, to an extent, steered by the significantly challenging financial environment for commissioners of Mental Health services locally. Resources available for commissioners are subject to substantial pressures in 2016 and beyond. This has inevitably led commissioners, providers and stakeholders to consider the future model for services and how these can be better aligned or integrated, with the aim of reducing demand for services, promoting earlier intervention and to ensure best value for money. This must all be achieved against a background of increasing demand and an ageing population.

Our joint vision for commissioning emphasises the need to promote recovery and support people to overcome the consequences of mental illness so that they can lead satisfying, independent and productive lives.

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