Operational Changes to CMHT's – The Weekend Community Mental Health Nurse Service
7 March 2024
The weekend CPN (Community Psychiatric Nurse) service will be coming to an end on April 30th 2024.
Why is the weekend service changing?
The weekend CPN service was created during a time where two psychiatric services for adults existed. These were either inpatient admissions or community care. This meant at the time of its establishment there was no provision for community patients during weekends.
Mental health services have since evolved with the development of 7 day a week services such as Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams, Focused Outreach and Recovery Teams and most recently 111 press 2. With this expanding service provision, along with the increase in third sector organisations, the use of the weekend CPN service has seen a steady and consistent decline.
What are the Benefits for Patients?
- Community Mental Health Nurses will no longer be rostered to staff this service allowing for additional time to support the recovery of those under their care in CMHT’s during core weekday hours.
- Newly established services operate on a 24 hour, 7 day a week basis enabling better access across a an all-encompassing time scale.
We will be hosting an in-person drop-in session which will be open to individuals eligible to receive this service. This will be an opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding the service change.
Main Seminar Room – Hafan-Y-Coed Hospital
March 13th 2024 – 17:30 until 19:30
If would like to attend the above session or if you have any queries or feedback regarding this change, you can contact us by:
Email: cav.engagement.cav@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07812495339
You can also contact your local Llais team to provide feedback and seek independent advice:
Email: Cardiffandvaleenquiries@llaiscymru.org
Telephone: 02920 750112
FAQ’s
Who will this change effect?
Currently individuals allocated a care co-ordinator within a CMHT have access to this service.
Who can I speak to if I do not feel able to attend the drop-in session?
If you wish to discuss this change but feel unable to attend the drop-in session you can email the above address or alternatively discuss this with your care co-ordinator.