Better, sooner, more convenient health care in Midlands

7 Delivering on health targetsMental healthHealth targetPercentage of long term clientswith up to date relapse plans(NMHSS criteria 16.4) anddescribe how this is assuredNational WDHB TDHB TDH LDHBTotal 93% 90% 90% 100% 90%Maori 53% 43% 55% 60% 43%Pacific Island 54% 42% N/A N/A N/ACurrent performanceCurrently specialist acute mental health services are delivered by providers where the focus of theclinicians is on the top 3% client group and their mental health needs. This care is provided usuallyat the exclusion of a patient’s other medical conditions and social needs. A growing frustration forprimary care and many NGO providers is their inability to gain access to community mental healthservices for second opinions or for clients they genuinely believe require specialist support.Approximately 50% of current investment is in community-based providers including rehabilitation,residential care, kaupapa maori providers and other related support services. Additionally, primarycare has embraced the new model of care for people with mild to moderate conditions. Evidencesuggests that early intervention in this area is likely to reduce the impact of co-morbidities andimprove service coordination.Social services play a major role in the support of people in the community.Needs projectionsThere are currently no health projections for mental illness in this geographical area.Regional PromisesTo those people in Midlands who experience mental illnessPromise 8:Promise 9:If you live with mental illness you will have a Relapse Plan that is current andactively managed.If you live with mental illness you will have single point access for all yourhealthcare needs.103