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Mental Health Crisis Deepens: Council Plans Urgent Support
25 Nov
Summary
- Adult social care sees 21% rise in mental health support needs in two years.
- Cost of living and job insecurity fuel increased demand for services.
- Council proposes new hubs and faster assessments to meet demand.
Local authorities are grappling with a sharp increase in demand for mental health support, highlighting the profound impact of the cost of living crisis and employment instability. Adult social care services have reported a 21% surge in individuals seeking help for mental health conditions over the past two years.
To address this growing challenge, draft proposals focus on enhancing early intervention programs and improving access to care closer to home. Plans include establishing new mental health support hubs and potentially expanding existing services that offer tailored, short-term assistance.
The council is committed to reducing assessment waiting times and establishing a new partnership board to ensure resident feedback shapes future service development. These initiatives aim to create a more responsive and effective mental health support system for the community.
