Derbyshire County Council County Council consultation on changes to mental health day opportunity and social inclusion services - consultation period closing date 17 August 2016

The six week consultation period has begun, into proposed funding cuts to voluntary and community sector providers

Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG's) are also carrying out a review of their grant funded arrangements to voluntary sector providers.

However, services to support people with mental ill health are considered a strategic priority for the Council and the CCG's and DCC has agreed to continue to fund mental health voluntary sector services for a further period of up to twelve months (to 31 March 2017) whilst a strategic review took place.

if you are currently in receipt of mental health day opportunity services you will be able to give us your views in writing and online.

Derbyshire County Council have also arranged five events across the county, close to where people attend services now, to enable you to come along and hear about the proposed changes; ensure you have the opportunity to talk to us about any concerns you may have and for us to answer any questions you may have about the proposed changes.

Find out more here