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.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Decision status:
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/11/2016
Decision due: Not before 7th Dec 2016 by Director of Public Health
Lead director: Director of Public Health
Department: Public Health
Contact: Catherine Ward, Emotional Health and Wellbeing Lead 07712 214810 Email: catherine.ward@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Routine briefing
Consultees
Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adults
Consultants in Public Health
Existing providers