THE MP for Thurrock, Jen Craft, rose on the floor of the House of Commons, to speak on the issue of mental health care.
Ms Craft said:
Thurrock community hospital does fantastic work on integrated care, particularly on integrated mental health care. On a visit, representatives said that what makes the hospital successful is a commitment to working across integrated care boards, the local authority and other relevant partners in the community, as well as a commitment to meeting people where they are, finding out what is important for them and working from there.
Does the Minister see that model as integral to the reform of mental health care in this country? Will he join me on a visit to Thurrock community hospital to see what it does and what can be learned from how that work is undertaken?
Stephen Kinnock Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) replied:
My hon. Friend is a doughty campaigner on this issue in her constituency. She is right that the integration of services is crucial to ensuring that we get the best possible outcomes for people who are struggling with their mental health.
“I would be very happy to discuss with her the possibility of me visiting her constituency”.
