New plans announced for Mental Health services in South Cumbria

New plans have been announced to improve mental health services in South Cumbria with the aim of delivering better health and better care to the population of Morecambe Bay.

Adult Mental Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Learning Disability services will be provided by Lancashire Care Foundation Trust from October 2019 as part of the ambitions of the Bay Health & Care Partners.

The new arrangements will provide a renewed focus on improving mental health services in South Cumbria and taking the next steps towards integrated physical, mental and social care services across the Bay. 

These services will be transferring from Cumbria Partnership Foundation Trust (CPFT) to Lancashire Care Foundation Trust (LCFT) on 1 October 2019 following agreement between the two organisations and Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

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Have Your Say: NHS Trusts in Cumbria joining
 

In 2018 Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) and North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust (NCUH) confirmed plans to merge the two organisations in a move designed to improve the experience of patients and staff in Cumbria.

The trusts are now looking to gather views on the merger. 
 A shortlist of potential names is also being shared, giving all stakeholders a chance to pick their favourite. The below options have been developed in line national NHS naming guidelines:

• Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• North Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Lake District NHS Foundation Trust
• North Lake District NHS Foundation Trust

More information about the merger, including full details and details of the survey to provide your feedback, are available at:
https://www.cumbriapartnership.nhs.uk/merger

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