Issue - meetings

To consider a joint report of the Director of Adult Services and Director of Public Health.

The report outlines the new service provision in Stockport, highlighting any changes, challenges and opportunities.

The Board is requested to note the contents of the report and provide comments/feedback.

Officer contact: Jennifer Connolly on 0161 474 2442 or email: Jennifer.connolly@stockport.gov.uk or Vincent Fraga on 0161 474 4401 or email: vincent.fraga@stockport.gov.uk

The Director of Adult Services and Director of Public Health submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which outlined the new service provision in Stockport, highlighting any changes, challenges and opportunities.

The following comments were made/issues raised: -

·         Welcomed the report and new service provision in Stockport.

·         Raised concerns in relation to the wait time for late teenagers awaiting a diagnosis for complex mental health needs which could be up to five years and the impact that this was having on the individual and their families. It was queried if there were any plans to support this work.

·         In response it was commented that part of the work which was being strengthened included connecting the services available that would be able to provide support in the meantime. In physical health there was also some work around while you wait which included signposting individuals to services and would result in some learning that could be translated to mental health.

·         That there was some ongoing work with Mosaic services and Pennine Care around the support that can be given to families for the up to 26 year old population.

·         That the Your Support option where the waiting list is less than two weeks might be beneficial to families and individuals on waiting lists for diagnosis’.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.