The day-long stakeholder engagement forum was held at the University of Bedfordshire’s Putteridge Bury campus in Luton on Friday, June 30.
ELFT staff from across mental health services were joined by service users, carers and representatives from organisations including NHS East of England, Jobcentre, Mind BLMK and the Samaritans for the event.
The event provided an opportunity for system partners and service users to consider challenges within the existing mental health crisis provision and to share ideas for improvements and innovation.
One of the key themes from the day was to consider further development of mental health crisis support for older adults, and improvement of access into services across all ages.
“I would like to thank every individual who took the time to join us for the day,” said Dr Elena Baker-Glenn, ELFT Clinical Director for Crisis Pathway.
“The insight and challenge provided by attendees was incredible and absolutely vital in ensuring this important piece of work is shaped on the foundations of collaboration and co-production.”
She added: “Everything discussed will now help us define a review of our mental health crisis pathway and where we need to focus.”
Dr Baker-Glenn said further public engagement events will be organised as the review moves forward.
