AQW 10511/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the progress of the development of a mental health strategy, as outlined in New Decade, New Approach; and when this is likely to be completed.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 18 November 2020
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 18 November 2020
- Answer due by
- 3 December 2020
- Answered
- 6 December 202018 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
I aim to start a public consultation on a draft strategy before the end of the year. The full Mental Health Strategy is on course for publication in July 2021
Key developments to date:
Mental Health Strategic Reform Board established in September to provide governance and oversight of Strategy development.
Strategic Advisory Panel established in September: expert stakeholders across sectors and organisations, including people with lived experience, brought together to develop policy advice to input to the Strategy.
Virtual stakeholder engagement event held on 5th October 2020, with over 90 people attending.
Virtual Reference Group established October 2020.
Cross-Departmental Working Group established October 2020.
Ongoing engagement with service users and carers through voluntary and community sector and Mental Health Champion.
Second Virtual stakeholder engagement event held 25th November 2020.