Issue - meetings

To receive a presentation from the Mental Health Trust (MHT) on the Mental Health Commissioning and Transformation programme.

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The Committee received a Powerpoint presentation updating on future plans for mental health services presented by Maria Kane (BEH Mental Health Trust (MHT) Chief Executive) and Andrew Wright (BEH MHT Director of Strategic Development), including that there was potential for primary care services to be placed at the St Ann’s Hospital site, which the Committee supported. 

It was recognised that there was a general desire to have a master-plan in place for investment at St Ann’s and community engagement and consultation on potential options was taking place.  It was noted that prior to any discussions with developers the MHT would consult with local people and other stakeholders, including GPs and apply for planning consent within the year and, until the St Ann’s site became a Foundation Trust, the NHS London would be required to approve any plans for Capital investment.

The Committee requested a briefing note on the meeting between Haringey Mental Health Trust and the Whittington hospital about the structure of services and how community health structures and the new relationship with the Whittington would deliver homogenous services across the Borough (Action No. 194.1).

A visit would be arranged to the Whittington Hospital to meet the new Chief Executive (Action 194.2).

The Committee requested a briefing note about how the Mental Health Trust was contributing to the safeguarding of children and how it linked with the Council (Action No. 194.2).

The Committee requested a meeting with MHT and a tour of the St Ann’s Hospital site (Action No. 194.3).

RESOLVED to note the presentation on the future of Mental Health Services.