Is every person in Birmingham who is diagnosed with a serious mental illness provided with a care plan

This report was written by Healthwatch Birmingham following a review of local findings about the provision of care plans for mental health patients.

The report was published July, 2016 and is based on a review of relevant data.

Overall the majority of people that needed a mental health care plan had one (80%). Nevertheless there were a significant number without a plan (20%).

While a set of recommendations is not made, the report has been forwarded to relevant providers. There has been evidence that changes in process have begun.