Resolved-

(1)       That all those who attended the meeting in relation to this item be thanked for the work they undertake in this area.

(2)       That the impact of the Future in Mind programme be tracked through the Joint Health and Wellbeing logic models and specific measurable targets for deliverables are established, eg the number of schools participating in the programme and that mental health support for young people be provided to as many schools as possible.

(3)       That consideration be given to the transition from children to adults and the mental health support that is provided to them.

(4)       That the programme engages partners in the development of an exit plan and a plan for sustainability and additional investment in children’s mental health from local partners, in readiness for the end of the Future in Mind non-recurrent investment.

(5)       That the Board be provided with a case study demonstrating the way in which West Yorkshire mental health trusts have been able to work together to reduce the use of “out of area” placements, in order to improve quality, experience of services and to free up £1m for investment into local services.

(6)       That the refreshed Future in Mind Transformation Plan be approved.

Action:           Strategic Director, Health and Wellbeing

                                                                                    (Sasha Bhat – 01274 237537)