Date:
26 April 2024
Page URL:
https://www.sheffieldccg.nhs.uk/our-projects/mental-health-and-learning-disabilities.htm?pr=
We will continue the joint work with Sheffield Health and Social Care National Health Service Foundation Trust (NHSFT) on service redesign in community and acute mental health services and will work with them to:
You can take a look at our five-year plan on our commissioning intentions here.
Useful information and resources for mental health and learning disabilities can be found in the 'Your Health' section of our website. Including a free booklet for helping you to talk to your GP about mental health, links to the Signpost Sheffield website for people with learning disabilities and their carers, and information on the Complain for Change campaign.
A 24-hour/seven day helpline for anyone affected by mental health issues is available. It was created in response to requests from service users and can provide valuable support and signposting for both service users and carers.
The number is 0808 801 0440 and is free from mobiles and landlines.
"I took up the role of clinical portfolio lead for the Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Dementia Portfolio in 2012 and have been involved in service redesign, delivery of primary care education and contract negotiation for the clinical portfolio. I am very pleased to have been appointed to the role of clinical director, alongside my colleagues, which means that there is increased clinical influence in how the CCG does it's business, not only within the CCG, but importantly with other key organisations such as the City Council. I am particularly keen to see a reduction in the inequalities we see (for example, life expectancy) in mental illness and to see mental ill health treated on a par with physical illnesses."