Here are some of the ways patients can benefit from visiting or talking to a MHP:

• Reduced waiting times and fast track to urgent help

• Access to specialist mental health support through referrals

• Alternative voice to the doctor

• Advice on wellbeing

• Option for telephone support

• Help with self-management

Derby City North PCN are currently recruiting a number of MCPs to assist the GP teams at the Practices.

Mental Health Practitioners

Mental Health Practitioners (MHPs) provide a vital bridge between primary care and specialist mental health providers, providing holistic and ongoing care to patients with a range of needs.

Mental health is a key area in need of support in Derby. By hiring MHPs, we can begin to address this by helping our patients to have a say in their own mental health needs.

Employing Mental Health practitioners ensures that patients get the specialist help and advice the may need, while also removing some of the strain put on GP appointments.