Local authorities had a key role in improving good mental health and promoting wellbeing in their communities. In 2014, Members voted unanimously to become Mental Health Champions and adopt seven of the ten challenges outlined in the ‘No Health without Mental Health; Implementation Framework.’ The Mental Health Challenge was set up by various Mental Health charities and was funded by the Department of Health.

The Council was committed to serving and protecting the most vulnerable residents in our community and had been working closely with key organisations to take a proactive approach in promoting good mental health across the Borough in order to fulfil its’ commitment to mental health.

An action plan was proposed for Members to agree to continue the work already underway in progressing the mental health agenda.  

Cllr Ms Sanders MOVED and Cllr Mrs Coe SECONDED the recommendation and following a discussion it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that:

The Mental Health Action Plan for 2015/16 as at paragraph 4.1 of the report be agreed.

Reasons for Recommendation

To ensure that the Council continues to fulfil its commitment to the Mental Health Challenge and protecting our most vulnerable residents.