In-patient peer support This is a year’s pilot with a Funding Via CCG Impact on length of stay One year’s so worker acute mental partnership arrangement A more coordinated request for recurring – health services between AWP and St Mungo’s approach to discharge funding to be made if Broadway planning better and services appears to be supported approach cost effective. To improve discharge processes by using the This is a new way of ‘Move On methodology working for both ‘ organisations and To prevent delays and identifying pathways preparing people for change quickly AMHP Service LA Need to ensure collaboration AMHP office co-located Impact: Enables close AWP has agreed a move – between services in situations with AWP services with collaboration between to a larger office space which require a Mental Health LA and AWP computer AWP’s Intensive within HVL. These Act assessment or related access. Dedicated Service, MH Liaison developments will help interventions. AMHPs and Lead plus Service, PCLS and ensure sustainability. Rota staffing. Hillview Lodge Inpatient Unit. Challenges: The increased rates of Mental Health Act assessments and geographical barriers such as out-of-area placement for beds and location of the Place of Safety Suite at Southmead Hospital put pressure on the AMHP service and collaborative working
In-patient peer support worker – acute mental health services This is a year’s pilot with a partnership arrangement between AWP and St Mungo’s Broadway To improve discharge processes by using the ‘Move On ‘ methodology To prevent delays and preparing people for change Funding Via CCG Impact on length of stay A more coordinated approach to discharge planning better and supported approach This is a new way of working for both organisations and identifying pathways quickly One year’s so request for recurring funding to be made if services appears to be cost effective. AMHP Service – LA Need to ensure collaboration between services in situations which require a Mental Health Act assessment or related interventions. AMHP office co-located with AWP services with LA and AWP computer access. Dedicated AMHPs and Lead plus Rota staffing. Impact: Enables close collaboration between AWP’s Intensive Service, MH Liaison Service, PCLS and Hillview Lodge Inpatient Unit. Challenges: The increased rates of Mental Health Act assessments and geographical barriers such as out-of-area placement for beds and location of the Place of Safety Suite at Southmead Hospital put pressure on the AMHP service and collaborative working AWP has agreed a move to a larger office space within HVL. These developments will help ensure sustainability.