PROMiSE is a new network of third and independent sector Providers of Mental Health Services in the North West. It will be co-ordinated by Voluntary Sector North West as part of NHS North West’s Mental Health Improvement Programme (MHIP).
PROMiSE aims to enable third and independent sector organisations to engage with the MHIP by accessing information, support and links. The Network will also build upon best practice and share knowledge, skills and experience on a region-wide basis.
Mental Health Improvement Programme (MHIP) is a collaborative programme between the NHS, Social Care, the third sector, independent sector, users and carers, which aims to improve mental health across the North West. It was set up following a year-long review of mental health services in our region, which has the highest level of hospital admissions for depression and anxiety.
MHIP is committed to inclusive working, addressing issues such as community engagement, health inequalities and involvement of seldom heard groups or individuals. The experience and knowledge of service users and carers is central to the work of the programme.
Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW) is the regional voluntary sector network for the North West. Its purpose is to ensure that the voluntary and community sector, in all its diversity, plays its full part in shaping the future of the North West. As such, VSNW is fully engaged with the region’s health and social care agenda, has experience of other networks and has excellent links within the sub-regions and with organisations dealing with traditionally under-represented groups.
Richard Caulfield, Chief Executive of VSNW, said he would work to ensure that PROMiSE had a significant effect: “We really look forward to working with members to develop this network, to ensure it has an impact both within MHIP and further afield.”
