Issue - meetings

The Panel considered the report of the Director of Quality and Integration providing an update on mental health services in Southampton.

Stephanie Ramsey – Director of Quality & Integration, Integrated Commissioning Unit, Dr Adam Cox - Divisional Clinical Director, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Liz Doyle – Senior Clinical Lead, Dorset Healthcare, Amanda Luker – Senior Commissioner, Integrated Commissioning Unit, Claire Robinson - Clinical Director of Children and Family Services, Solent NHS Trust and Dr Hana Burgess - Clinical Lead for Mental health, NHS Southampton City CCG were in attendance and, with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The Panel discussed a number of points including:

·  The structure of mental health provision in the City.  It was noted that the various agencies within the City had adopted strong collaborative protocols in order to ensure appropriate treatments were available from the correct providers.

·  The impact of Covid 19 on the types of support being provided.  It was noted that initially all face appointments had been halted and that appointments were held virtually.  It was noted that some progress had been made in ensuring that those in need could have face to face appointments.  It was detailed that there had been a positive patient response; 

·  The potential impact of Covid 19 on the number of people requiring support and treatment; 

·  The funding for rough sleepers during the 1^st wave of the pandemic; and

·  The effect of the of the changes to the CCG structures on the provision of mental health care within the City.

RESOLVED that the Panel noted the report but, requested that additional information on accommodation for rough sleepers during the pandemic is circulated to the Panel.