Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB
Local mental health leaders are asking for the public’s help to make sure appropriate support and information is available quickly and easily.
There are lots of options and services available for mental health support for children, young adults and adults in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. This has previously meant that it might be unclear which website to visit or number to call.
In response to this, the NottAlone website was launched in 2021, providing the relevant information and signposting for young people, all in one place. The website includes mental health support and information for children and young people, meaning users can find all the information they need quickly and easily.
Local mental health leaders are now looking to see if this website should be expanded to include adults as well, or if there are other ways of sharing this information that should be considered.
Dr James Read, Mental Health Lead for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board, said: “Initial feedback following the launch of the NottAlone website has been very positive. Being able to find the right information as quickly as possible in one place, obviously offers considerable benefits.
“We now want to know if older age groups who use mental health services would also benefit from having a similar online space, with the information all in one place. We would look to expand the NottAlone website to include the relevant information for these people.
“We also want to know if there are any other methods for providing this information that we need to consider, to ensure those who cannot access the website are able to find the right information and support, quickly and when they need it.”
If you are an adult who currently uses mental health services, or are a carer or professional in this field, the NHS would like you to get involved, by sharing your experience and ideas to help shape these services for the future.
There are a number of ways that people can get involved in this work. These include:
Dr Read, added: “We will provide a confidential space for people to tell us about their experiences on searching for information and support. It is very important that we are able to listen to what they have to say, so that any future sharing of this information is delivered in ways that are appropriate for them. If you have experience or thoughts about this, then we would encourage you to get in touch and help us shape these services for future users.”
To find out more about this work or, if you would like to take part in this initiative, please visit Current and previous engagement & consultations – NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB or contact the Engagement Team at: nnicb-nn.engagement@nhs.net or call or text 07818580719.
The feedback is needed by 30 October 2022.
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