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 includes:
- Monitoring improvements since All Together Now workshop, through a public engagement meeting
- Monitering the Lead by Design Pilot
- Participating 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
Ongoing activity and the 2012-2013 focus:
- Monitoring the Leading by Design Pilot
- Monitering adult in- patient re- provisioning and other acute in service provision
- Supporting the review of CAMHS Child and Family Clinics, collaborating with carers in Herts and Herts Parent Carer Involvement
- Causeway Campaign
- JCT'S Accommodation Strategy
- HPFT Quality Accounts
- Monitoring of Kingsley Green, especially in regards to transport and access to/ from Kingsley Green to other acute units
- Dual diagnosis
- Monitoring the effects of budget cuts on mental health and learning disabilities services
- Having representation at appropriate meetings in regards to Autism, and continuing to be informed about the issue.
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