Immediate Support Without Barriers
Central to the programme is the promise of immediate, local support for anyone aged 18 and over, emphasising a 'no wrong door' policy. This approach eliminates the need for referrals, allowing direct access to a range of mental health and wellbeing services.
Mark Sharman, Chief Executive of Help & Care says “We are delighted to be part of a collaborative VCSE offer and looking forward to wider engagement of the sector through this exciting programme. Access Wellbeing resonates with Help & Care and our mission to make a real difference for people by supporting them to live the lives they choose.
Our values of being Collaborative and Innovative are encapsulated in this partnership while our work to promote Social Justice with a truly Personal approach, underpins the ethos of this transformation programme.
As a local organisation with almost 40 years' experience working with communities across the county, we are very clear that this is about transformation, responding to the experiences and insights of those communities and requiring genuine coproduction pan Dorset.”
Morad Margoum, Deputy Service Director for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Children and Families at Dorset HealthCare said: “This partnership signifies a collective effort to make a lasting impact on the lives of those we support. We look forward to fostering a nurturing environment where mental health and wellbeing thrive.
“The collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to enhance mental health and wellbeing community support. And as we embark on this journey, we anticipate innovative solutions and shared successes that will enrich the fabric of our communities.”
Caroline Moylan, Chief Operating Officer at BCHA said "This initiative marks a significant step towards our vision of a community where everyone has access to the mental health support they need, seamlessly and without delay. We are thrilled to collaborate with Help & Care and The Lantern Trust in leading this initiative through a genuine partnership approach. Leveraging BCHA's extensive track record of delivering quality mental health support services, coupled with the solid groundwork of existing services being provided in the initial stages of this programme, we hope to bring about a transformative shift in how our community accesses and receives mental health support.”
