EPIC Health Programme: Mental Health Strategic Group Meeting

Meeting Topic: The future of mental health services in City and Hackney and the integration of the Voluntary and Community Sector.

An opportunity to hear updates, share your views and network with community leaders, local authority and health professionals working across mental health services and support.

Agenda Items:

Co Chair: Zlatinka Hristova

• Mental Health Integration Committee (MHIC) Updates
• Identify ways forward for the inclusion of VCS as an integral partner in shaping and delivering services.
• Psychological Therapies and Wellbeing Alliance and referral process updates.
• Are there solutions to support the future of the Voluntary and Community Sector in the light of reduced funding?
• Networking opportunities 

Further information to follow

Confirmed Presenters:

Perpetua Knight

Deputy Director of Integrated Mental Health, Learning Disabilities & Autism

NHS North East London ICB

Jed Francique

Borough Director for City & Hackney, East London Foundation Trust (ELFT)

Richard Howlett

Step Up Programme Manager, Volunteer Centre Hackney

Venue: Pembury Community Hall, Atkins Square, Dalston Ln, Lower Clapton, London E8 1FA

Contact: Shamima@hcvs.org.uk

Refreshments on arrival.