Transforming Mental Health Services in Community
VCSE Core Service – Healthy Minds Peripatetic Mental Health Support Service in Community
Transforming Mental Health Services in Community
Following a briefing session held in January with around 50 VCSE organisations, changes have been agreed to the process and timescales for full mobilisation and the background briefing document has been updated. Please ensure that you have read and fully understand the Background Briefing updated February 2024. This document includes a copy of the full Service Specification which you are also invited to familiarise yourself with.
Please note this Background Briefing document supersedes any previously shared. If you downloaded any documents relating to this opportunity previously, please discard and download the updated information at the bottom of the page.
Are you ready to be a driving force for change?
The VCS Alliance is on the lookout for dynamic, visionary VCSE organisations to take the helm as Lead Service Provider(s) in our groundbreaking VCSE Core Service: the Healthy Minds Peripatetic Mental Health Support Service in Community.
This element of the service will be launching 1st April 2024; this revolutionary initiative promises to transform mental health support in our community. We are seeking passionate leaders who are eager to make a difference and champion mental well-being for all.
Join us on this exhilarating journey as we pave the way for a brighter, healthier future in Bradford. Together, we’ll break barriers, ignite change, and empower individuals to thrive.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary and be a catalyst for positive transformation in Bradford!
Those interested are invited to complete the Expression of Interest form and submit it to The VCS Alliance by email (info@thevcsalliance.org.uk) by no later than 9am on
Monday 26th February 2024.
| In order to be eligible as a delivery provider partner in this exciting programme there is a strict and detailed set of eligibility criteria as below (see pg. 8 Background Briefing for unabridged version): |
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| Community based and not for profit |
| Relevant policies, procedures and insurance in place (requirements will differ between Lead and Partner delivery providers) |
| A business banking account requiring at least two signatories |
| A minimum of three years financial records |
| Agree to work within the values of the VCS Alliance: https://rb.gy/exw9dn |
| Ability to recruit workforce and mobilise peripatetic service by 1st April 2024 |
| Demonstrable track record of delivering mental health support in community for people with SMI and working in partnership with statutory mental health services . |
| Demonstrable experience of support and supervision for workforce with lived experience and provide clinical supervision where appropriate. |
| Demonstrable experience of leading contracts and subcontracting other VCSE organisations |
| Knowledge and experience of working with communities within the locality of interest |
| Successful track record of partnership working locally across sectors |
| Ability to ensure that activity and financial records are managed and maintained to high standards and are reported when required |
| A suitable reference from a previous funder of a partnership based service involving the organisation expressing an interest |
| Data Security and Protection – organisations seeking to act as a local Lead Service Provider will need to have completed the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (NHS DSPT) |
If your organisation meets the above criteria and want to be be a part of an innovative and exciting opportunity, we would urge you to read the related documents and submit your Expression of Interest.
Please use the buttons below to access all the necessary documents and information.
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