Police and Health

Improving mental health services 

There is no health without mental health

Cumbria Primary Care Trust together with the county council and Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are holding a formal public consultation this summer. Proposals are aimed at improving inpatient mental health services in the county. As part of the consultation a series of events are being held across Cumbria. Local people can say what they think about the specific proposals and, through the market place displays learn about other services and organisations that support mental health and well-being. The events are: 

Monday 30 June 

Penrith Methodist Church

Market place starts: 2pm

Presentation, questions and answers: 3pm 

Tuesday 1 July 

Washington Central Hotel, Workington

Market place starts: 4.30pm

Presentation, questions and answers: 6pm 

Thursday 3 July 

Coronation Hall, Ulverston

Market place starts: 2pm

Presentation, questions and answers: 3pm 

Wednesday 9 July 

Kendal Town Hall

Market place starts: 2pm

Presentation, questions and answers: 3pm 

Thursday 10 July

Tullie House Museum, Carlisle

Market place starts: 4.30pm

Presentation, questions and answers: 6pm 

Wednesday 16 July

Forum 28, Barrow in Furness

Market place starts: 4.30pm

Presentation, questions and answers: 6pm 

Monday 21 July

Civic Hall, Whitehaven

Market place starts: 2pm

Presentation, questions and answers: 3pm 

If you would like to come along to one of these events or would like more information about the consultation, please ring the Primary Care Trust’s Public Engagement Unit on 01539 797878 or email: publicengagement@cumbriapct.nhs.uk