Decision details

RESOLVED:

1.    That Cabinet agree the inclusion of the Mental Health Programme within the scope of the Accommodation with Care and Support Strategy. 

2.    That Cabinet note the resources required to progress the Programme’s requirements as part of the dedicated Transformation Support Unit funded Accommodation with Care and Support Programme Team.

3.    That Cabinet approve in principle the site set out in Part 2 of this report to include supported independent living provision subject to further work to confirm the feasibility of developing the accommodation on the site, and if appropriate a further Cabinet decision to seek approval of the business case for allocation of financial resources in Surrey County Council’s capital programme.

Reason for Decisions:

Tackling health inequality and empowering our communities are two of the Council’s four strategic priorities. Poor mental health is a key factor in a range of conditions and personal situations, such as substance misuse, unemployment, poor physical health, that create and/or worsen health inequality. The mental health system in Surrey is under great stress and is struggling to manage the demands made upon it.

The mental health AwCS programme will contribute to tackling health inequality and empowering our communities by making sure no one is left behind. It will enable a strong focus on prevention and addressing services gaps, alongside improving outcomes for people with mental health needs. It will achieve this by focusing on three specific areas: a place to call home, support to recover, and short-term support.

(The decisions on this item can be called-in by the Adults and Health Select Committee)