B1: The Public Sector - Mental Health Foundation Trusts

Question 1

Who may mental health services be provided by?

Answer 1

mental health services may be provided by / through your GP, or support may be needed from more specialist service providers
- eg counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists

Question 2

Who is more specialist support normally provided by?

Answer 2

more specialist support is normally provided by Mental Health Foundation Trusts

Question 3

Who are Mental Health Foundation Trusts managed by?

Answer 3

they are managed by the community including people who use the mental health services

Question 4

Who else can become members of the foundation?

Answer 4

• patients
• their families and friends
• local organisations
• local residents
  can become members of the foundation

Question 5

What do members of the foundation elect?

Answer 5

the members elect governors who have responsibility for the quality of care provided

Question 6

What do the services provided by the foundation include?

Answer 6

the services provided include:
- provision of psychological therapies
- the support of psychiatric nurses
- very specialist support for people with severe mental health problems