Mental Health Commissioning in Manchester

Mental Health Commissioning in Manchester - meeting on 3rd March

Lots of events on at the moment. This one from NHS Manchester about an event that has been rearranged from 16th February to 3rd March:

Dear Colleagues, Service Users and Carers

Further to our first meeting which was held on 25th October at the Town Hall, we are now holding are second meeting this time at our offices at Parkway M2.1 (Boardroom) (map attached) on 3rd March from 14:30 - 16:30. We have arranged this meeting so that we can listen to your views about the development of the integrated Primary Care Mental Health Service in Manchester, as well as agree a way forward of directly involving users and carers in our decision making processes in the future.

Refreshments will be available on the day, also please note that there is limited visitor parking at Parkway. If you would like to park here you must book in advance. Alternatively there are a number of buses from the city centre that stop outside, including the 101, 104, 105 and 109. If you park on surrounding streets please be considerate to our neighbours and do not block drive ways or park on the pavement. A bicycle rack is available at the back of Parkway 3.

If you'd like to go you'll need to confirm your availability with Cath Ball on 0161 765 4122 or by email.

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