This group, (MHLD) is chaired by Michael Downing, previously mayor of Stevenage, and meets bi-monthly, usually in Hatfield, and aims to improve local services in Hertfordshire.

The groups recent focus and ongoing activity includes:

• Monitoring the Leading by Design Pilot
• Monitoring improvements since All Together Now workshop, through a public engagement meeting
• Participate in the HPFT Quality Accounts and lead on LINk response to final set of accounts
• Monitor the AIR programme through a representative on the focus group to redesign services at Harperbury
• Causeway Campaign
• Supported Living Campaign for adults with HF Autism - a speaker will be invited to a meeting & issues raised with the JCT
• Care Pathways for prisoners with Learning Disabilities at Mount Prison - a speaker will be invited to a meeting & possible training sessions to be set up for prison staff
• Exploring LINks role in changing GP attitudes towards MH & LD patients
• Police work with vulnerable people - a speaker from the police will be invited to a meeting
• Monitor the effects of budget cuts on MHLD services - organise a workshop for third sector LINk member organisations

Get Involved - Have Your Say

If you are interested in being involved with this Theme Group or would like more information please contact Nuray Ercan 01707 275978 or email her at nuray.ercan@shaw-trust.org.uk