Issue details

Addressing the over representation of BAME communities detained via the Mental Health Act. A whole-systems approach.

Leeds City Council to receive the transfer of £100,000 from Leeds CCG on an annual basis and this will be recurrent. The purpose of the transfer will be to support a programme of work addressing mental health inequalities experienced by BAME groups, specifically the over  representation of people from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups who are detained under the mental health act. This is a priority within the Leeds Mental Health Strategy and a key performance measure within the Leeds Plan.

 

The funding will be used to recruit to a post within Public Health which will focus on developing a city-wide network and whole systems approaches. The funding will also be used to deliver a grants programme, administered by the Third Sector.

 

This programme forms part of wider work in the city. Organisations in Leeds are already working with national partners who are providing expertise, coaching and facilitation across Manchester, London and Birmingham (www.synergicollaborativecentre.co.uk

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Decision status:

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/02/2020

Decision due: March 2020 by Director of Public Health

Lead director: Director of Public Health

Department: Public Health

Contact: Victoria Eaton 07712 214792 Email: victoria.eaton@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Councillor Charlwood briefing, and A&H delegated decision panel.

Consultees

CCG – Kashif Ahmed, Strategic Commissioner Mental Health

Councillor Charlwood

Deputy Director of Public Health – Victoria Eaton

Public Health Leadership Team

A & H Delegated Decision Panel

Leeds Mental Health Partnership Board

Decisions