Decision details

Mental Health Provision for Young People

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider the motion referred to Executive at the July Council meeting in respect of Mental Health Initiative

Decision:

Resolved

 

(1)          That an extension to the existing provision within current resourcing levels available through the Physical Activity and Mental Health provision the Wellbeing team currently deliver in schools and for families be endorsed.

 

(2)          That a fund of £3500 be agreed to support research and evidence gathering to assess what the needs are for increased mental health provision for young people in Cherwell, the role of partners and consider the funding routes to secure it.

 

Reason Key: Significant Expenditure or Savings and effect on communities in two or more wards;

Corporate Priorities : Healthy, resilient and engaged communities;

Reason No Public Access: No

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Contact: Tom Gubbins, Wellbeing Manager Email: tom.gubbins@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221720, Nicola Riley, Assistant Director Housing and Wellbeing Email: nicola.riley@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221724.

Report author: Tom Gubbins

Publication date: 05/11/2024

Date of decision: 04/11/2024

Decided at meeting: 04/11/2024 - Executive

Effective from: 12/11/2024

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