Guidance Document February 2012
Download the Guidance Document (Published February 2012)
The final version of the Guidance for Local Health Boards and Local Authorities on the Establishment of Joint Schemes for the Delivery of Local Primary has now been released by the Welsh Government.
This document is aimed at providing guidance for Local Health Boards and Local Authorities in Wales to support the implementation of Part 1 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
Primary Care, Health Boards, Local Authorites and Practitioners all have an important role to play in the implemenation of Part 1 of the Measure which specifically deals with Local Primary Mental Health Support Services and how they are embedded within localities in a robust way.
The following documents may also be helpful in preparing for implementation of the Measure:
- The Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 and Accompanying Explanatory Notes
- Explanatory Memorandum, Incorporating the Regulatory Impact Assessment
- National Service Model for Local Primary Mental Health Support Services
- Draft Regualtions on Regional Provision and Accompanying Documents and the Subsequent Final Regulations
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Draft Regulations on Primary Care Referrals and Eligibility to Conduct Primary Mental Health Assessments and the
Subsequent Final Regualtions - Draft Order Amending the Definition of Secondary Mental Health Services and the Subsequent Final Order
- Implementing the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010: Guidance for Local Health Boards and Local Authorities December 2011
Further information on the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 is available from:
- Mental Health Legislation Team, Welsh Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NQ.
- Telephone:029 2082 3294
- Email: mentalhealthlegislation@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Further information in relation to Part 1 of the Measure can be obtained from:
- Barbara Bowness, Primary Care Lead, Mental Health (Wales) Measure, National Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare, InnovationHouse, Bridgend Rd, Llanharan CF72 9RP.
- Telephone 01443 233 333
- Email: barbara.bowness@wales.nhs.uk
If you have any questions about anything contained on this page or trouble downloading any documents please contact our Project Manager Lesley Hills via email at lhills@rcgp.org.uk or on 029 2050 4516.
