Reference: D44298
Decision Maker: Director of Public Health
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To seek approval to procure a new service to deliver public mental health approaches specifically communities with identified need. Mentally Healthy Leeds” will address gaps in the city around good mental health promotion and reducing inequality. It will consist of three main components including mental health awareness and capacity building, insight and advocacy needs, and targeted community development.
The key themes will reflect all priorities (suicide and self-harm prevention, stigma and discrimination, mental health promotion).
The new service will start on the 1st April 2018 and replace existing arrangements designed to historic needs and requirements.
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Routine briefing
Consultees
Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adults
Consultants in Public Health
Existing providers
Contact: Catherine Ward, Emotional Health and Wellbeing Lead 07712 214810 Email: catherine.ward@leeds.gov.uk.
Publication date: 03/04/2017
Date of decision: 11/04/2017
Effective from: 21/04/2017
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