The Joint Commissioning Team is pleased to launch the formal consultation on ‘Better Mental Health for Birmingham 2010 – 2015’.

The consultation is about proposed changes to mental health services provided on behalf of Birmingham City Council, NHS Birmingham East and North, Heart of Birmingham Teaching Primary Care Trust and NHS South Birmingham. The consultation will run for 90 days from 9th September 2010.

Consultation documents

You can get the consultation documents by going to http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/bettermentalhealth

If you would like us to send you a paper copy of these documents please email your request to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone us on 0121 675 6623 and tell us the address that you would like the documents sent to.

How can I take part?

This is outlined in more detail on page 24 of the consultation document

You can take part in the consultation by completing the consultation questionnaire in electronic form or as paper copy and returning it to us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or in a freepost envelopment that we can provide.

You can also take part by attending one of three consultation events. The dates of these events and details of how to book a place are on the website http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/bettermentalhealth

We hope that you will take part in the consultation and thank you in advance for your involvement. Your views are important to us.