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Manchester mental health commissioning event

Invitation to a conversation on the future of Mental Health services in Manchester. Upper Hall, Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street M2 5NS, on Thursday 29th August 2013, at 5.30 – 7.30pm
Since April 2013, North, Central and South Manchester Clinical Commissioning Groups have taken on responsibility for commissioning NHS Mental Health services in Manchester. We have recently released our draft commissioning intentions document that describes how we think Mental Health services should look by 2015.
The event will begin with a brief presentation outlining our commissioning intentions and where they fit in the overall commissioning process. This will be followed by table discussions and a Panel Q&A. Panel members will include:

  • Dr Martin Whiting, Clinical Lead North Manchester CCG;
  • Carolina Ciliento, Deputy Head of Mental Health Commissioning (Mental health and Learning Disabilities)
  • Craig Harris, Executive Nurse and Director of City Wide Commissioning, Quality & Safeguarding.
You can find out more about our commissioning intentions at our web page, and you can download the full Commissioning Intentions document here . We are inviting service-users, carers, and local people to tell us what they think about our plans through our survey here.
To book your place and to let us know if you have any special requirements contact:
Julian Palfreyman
Communications &Engagement Manager (GMCSU)Phone: 07980 776 832, Email: j.palfreyman@nhs.net
Getting there
The Friends Meeting House is behind the Manchester Central Library and close to the Town Hall and Albert Square. There are bus, tram and rail stops close by.
There is a bike rack but no car park for public use. There are several car parks within walking distance - these are well signposted.
The postcode for the meeting house is M2 5NS. You can phone them on 0161 834 5797 if you need help.

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