Reconnect with nature for this year’s mental health awareness week
People are being reminded of the positive impact the natural world can have on mental wellbeing during mental health awareness week.
Mental health
New free mental health telephone service launches
A new dedicated 24/7 mental health telephone service for anyone worried about their mental health is now available.
Ways to look after your mental health in isolation
New information has launched today, providing support for people who may be struggling with the effects of long-term isolation.
Support for people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression
Support services, including talking therapies, will transfer to Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust from 1 April 2020.
Planned health professionals hub shortlisted for Nursing Times Awards
A new hub at the Royal Cornwall Hospital to better meet the needs of vulnerable people has been shortlisted for a national nursing award.
Successful mental health employment scheme awarded national funding
People being treated for serious mental health problems will receive more help into employment from nearly £500,000 of national funding.
Decision made to extend Sanctuary House mental health respite service
NHS Kernow and Cornwall Council have agreed to extend funding for a mental health respite service near Liskeard for up to 3 years.
Sanctuary House update
We have paused the decision to no longer fund Sanctuary House and will work with the provider to ensure that services remain available.
Oakleigh House/Sanctuary House
A decision has been made that we will no longer commission Re-Gain to provide support at Sanctuary House when its contract ends on 31 March.
Children’s mental health services praised in House of Commons report
Mental health services provided for children have been cited as a model example, in a recent report from the House of Commons.
