support and befriending [have to be] financed through personal “Community budget/direct payments [but there are problems with eligibility and length of – time to process]” Other suggestions for improving outcomes and improving value for money A range of suggestions were provided around how to improve mental health services. The most common issues have been summarised below: Most common issues Other key issues: raised: Support with housing Develop individual help for patients who don't Speed up process of fit into 'boxes' getting personal budgets Tackle eligibility issue some people not – eligible for ASC may still need recovery that can be spent in the community and Provide drop-ins, outreach, befriending and don’t reduce them until people other community activity improve Develop peer worker posts (or similar) e.g. working alongside recovery workers, befrienders, community champions and other community organisations
“Community support and befriending [have to be] financed through personal budget/direct payments – [but there are problems with eligibility and length of time to process]” Other suggestions for improving outcomes and improving value for money A range of suggestions were provided around how to improve mental health services. The most common issues have been summarised below: Most common issues raised: Support with housing Speed up process of getting personal budgets that can be spent in the community and don’t reduce them until people improve Other key issues: Develop individual help for patients who don't fit into 'boxes' Tackle eligibility issue – some people not eligible for ASC may still need recovery Provide drop-ins, outreach, befriending and other community activity Develop peer worker posts (or similar) e.g. working alongside recovery workers, befrienders, community champions and other community organisations
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