Central, North and South Manchester Clinical Commissioning Groups have recently consulted on their commissioning intentions for mental health services. We have responded to the consultation and you can read a copy of our response (pdf) her e. The main focus of our response was asking for greater involvement of carers and service users in the mental health system. You can find the original commissioning intentions document here http://www.manchester.nhs.uk/document_uploads/mental_health/MH%20Commissioning%20Intentions%2013-15.pdf and more information at http://www.manchester.nhs.uk/commissioning/mental-health-commissioning-intentions-2013-15.html .
We are a volunteer run support group for anyone in Manchester who is affected by severe mental illness, whether as a carer or service user. We are affiliated to the national charity Rethink Mental Illness.