If you currently use mental health services, care for someone who uses mental health services, or have an interest in mental health, then you may be interested in an event being held by Healthwatch Isle of Wight.
On Monday 18th June from 09:15-12:00 at the Riverside Centre in Newport, key representatives from health and care services will be available to discuss their plans for the future of mental health care.
This event will also be an opportunity for people to have their say about what is important to them and what their priorities are around mental health and wellbeing. This will then feed directly into the development of clear action plans that reflect the priorities that are important to people who use services.
1 in 4 of us will suffer from depression, anxiety or other mental health condition in any given year and people living with severe mental illness are at risk of dying on average 15 – 20 years earlier than the general population, so it is essential that mental health services are given the priority they deserve.
Mental health services have been in the spotlight recently and the Isle of Wight has not performed well in providing good quality across all mental health services. This is a perfect opportunity for people to come together to look at potential solutions to the problems faced by people on the Island and to identify the care and support that local people would like to see in the future.
People interested in attending the event should contact Joanna Smith, Healthwatch Isle of Wight manager on 01983 522609 0r via email: [email protected].
