Developing 21st Century Mental Health Services for Older People in West Lothian

NHS Lothian and their partners have developed a new mental health and wellbeing strategy for Lothian 2011-2016. This strategy is called a - "A Sense of Belonging".

The strategy is about people of all ages and sets out a clear vision of how NHS Lothian wants to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all Lothian?s population.

For the first two years of the strategy's implementation NHS Lothian are focusing on older peopleas a priority and they are fully committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of older people living in West Lothian.

This commitment incorporates community and hospital services for older people with mental health problems and mental illness.

The Public Partnership Forum for Health & Care would like to invite anyone with an interest in older people?s service provision in West Lothian to attend this event. This is your opportunity to engage with NHS Lothian about what is important for West Lothian?s older people.

Your ideas, thoughts and comments will help shape future service provision and ensure the right services for older people living in West Lothian are developed and supported.

Who do we think will be interested in attending this event?
Anyone with an interest in the provision of older people?s service provision in West Lothian, in particular -
- Older people living in West Lothian
- Carers and carers organisations
- Voluntary sector providers and older people?s organizations in West Lothian
- Staff working in health and social care services in West Lothian

To book a place, please complete and return the attached booking form to Julie Cassidy, Public Involvement Coordinator by email at JulieCassidy@nhs.net or phone 01506 771883 by Monday 10 October. Places are limited and will be given on a first come first served basis; your booking will be confirmed on receipt of your booking form.

Places are free, and lunch and refreshments will be provided. Reimbursement for travel expenses and for carers? costs is available.
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or information on the Strategy contact:
Linda Irvine, Strategic Programme Manager
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Tel: 0131 465 5587
Fax: 0131 465 5789
Email: linda.irvine@nhslothian.scot.nhs.u