People living with serious mental illness often experience poorer physical health outcomes and face significant barriers to accessing the care and support they need. Addressing these inequalities requires innovative, person-centred approaches that bring together physical and mental health services to deliver more coordinated care.
A new case study in the Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) Innovation Library highlights an initiative focused on improving physical health outcomes for people with serious mental illness. The resource explores how services worked collaboratively to identify health needs, improve access to care, and support individuals to manage their overall wellbeing more effectively.
The case study provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals, service leads, commissioners and improvement teams interested in reducing health inequalities, strengthening integrated care, and improving outcomes for underserved populations. It offers practical learning that can be adapted and applied across a range of health and care settings.
Discover how this approach is helping to make a difference and explore the lessons learned along the way.
Read the full case study in the HI NENC Innovation Library: Improving Physical Health Outcomes for People with Serious Mental Illness
By sharing and adopting innovative ideas, we can continue to improve care and create healthier futures for the communities we serve.
