Grŵp Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol Health and Social Services Group
Our Ref: ATISN 10845
09 November 2016
Dear ,
I wrote to you on 20 October following your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, where you asked for;
Copies of any information provided to or imposed upon public organisations on treating individuals with mental health issues. By “treatment” we believe you are referring to how the individuals and organisations interacts with such individuals rather than any medical interventions that are prescribed.
The contact details of all mental health organisations that have made representations to the current Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport.
All copies of guidelines used by organisations treating individuals with mental health issues are accessible to the public; please see attached links to this information at Annex A.
We are not required to provide you with a copy of the information under Section 21 of the FOI Act 2000, ‘Information accessible to the applicant by other means’. This is an absolute exemption and is not subject to the public interest or substantial harm tests.
The contact details of all mental health organisations that have made representations to the current Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport are attached at Annex B.
As with all FOI requests, if you believe that I have not followed the relevant laws, or you are unhappy with this response, you may request an internal review by writing to:
Freedom of Information Officer Information Rights Unit Cathays Park Cardiff CF10 3NQ
Parc Cathays ● Cathays Park Caerdydd ● Cardiff Ffôn ● Tel CF10 3NQ Gwefan ● website: www.wales.gov.uk
When dealing with any concerns, we will follow the principles set out in the Welsh Government’s Code of Practice on Complaints which is available on the Internet at www.wales.gov.uk or by post.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner. Normally, however, you should provide us with an opportunity to undertake an internal review before you complain to the Information Commissioner. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at:
Information Commissioner’s Office Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF Tel: 01625 545 745 Fax: 01625 524 510 Email: [email protected]
Also, if you think that there has been maladministration in dealing with your request then you may make a complaint to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales who can be contacted at:
Public Services Ombudsman for Wales Ffordd yr Hen Gae Pencoed Bridgend CF35 5LJ
Yours sincerely
Parc Cathays ● Cathays Park Caerdydd ● Cardiff Ffôn ● Tel CF10 3NQ Gwefan ● website: www.wales.gov.uk
Annex A
Welsh Government (and Partners) Mental Health Crisis Care Concordat: http://gov.wales/topics/health/nhswales/mental-health-services/?lang=en
Mental Health Wales Measure 2010: http://gov.wales/topics/health/nhswales/mental-health-services/measure/?lang=en
NICE Guidelines on Mental Heath and Wellbeing: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/lifestyle-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing
Disability Discrimination Act 1995: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/50/contents
Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2014/4/pdfs/anaw_20140004_en.pdf
Part 2 Housing (Wales) Act 2014 (homelessness): http://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2014/7/contents/enacted
Code of Guidance for Local Authorities on Allocation of Accommodation and Homelessness 2016: http://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/services-and-support/managing-social- housing/allocate/?lang=en
National pathway for homelessness services to children, young people and adults in the secure estate: http://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/services-and- support/homelessness/national-pathway/?lang=en
Preventing Homelessness and Promoting Independence: A Positive Pathway to Adulthood: http://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/services-and- support/homelessness/youth-homelessness/?lang=en
Standards for Improving the Health and Well-being of Homeless People and Specific Vulnerable Groups: http://gov.wales/docs/dhss/publications/130429homelessnessen.pdf
Parc Cathays ● Cathays Park Caerdydd ● Cardiff Ffôn ● Tel CF10 3NQ Gwefan ● website: www.wales.gov.uk
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAHMS) on collaborative working: https://consultations.gov.wales/consultations/draft-guidelines-local-authority-counselling- services-and-children-and-adolescent
Counselling for Children and Young People http://gov.wales/topics/educationandskills/schoolshome/wellbeing/schoolcounselling/?lang= enn
Access to Education and Support for Children and Young People with Medical Needs http://gov.wales/topics/educationandskills/publications/guidance/medicalneeds/?lang=en
The new Supporting People Programme Grant (SPPG) Guidance (Wales) http://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/services-and-support/supporting- people/publications/sppgguide/?lang=en
Parc Cathays ● Cathays Park Caerdydd ● Cardiff Ffôn ● Tel CF10 3NQ Gwefan ● website: www.wales.gov.uk
Annex B
Alzheimer's Society 16 Columbus Walk Atlantic Wharf Cardiff CF10 4BY Tel: 029 2048 0593 Email: [email protected]
Churches Counselling Services in Wales The Church in Wales 39 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF11 9XF Tel: 029 2034 8200 Email: [email protected]
Cruse Bereavement Care Cymru Cardiff Office 42 Charles Street Cardiff CF10 2GB Administration/office enquiries - Tel: 029 2022 6300 Bereavement support referrals - Tel: 029 2022 6166 Email: [email protected]
Diverse Cymru Cardiff Office 307-315 Cowbridge Road East Cardiff CF5 1JD Tel: 029 2036 8888
Carmarthen Office 18 Queen Street Carmarthen SA31 1JT Tel: 012 6724 5579 Email : [email protected]
Gofal 2nd floor, Derwen House 2 Court Road Bridgend CF31 1BN Tel: 016 5664 7722 Email: [email protected]
Parc Cathays ● Cathays Park Caerdydd ● Cardiff Ffôn ● Tel CF10 3NQ Gwefan ● website: www.wales.gov.uk
Hafal Unit B3 Lakeside Technology Park Phoenix Way Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9FE Tel: 017 9281 6600 Email: [email protected]
Bipolar UK Newport Office 4th Floor, Clarence House Clarence Place Newport NP19 7AA Tel: 033 3323 3880 Email: [email protected]
Mental Health Foundation Cardiff office Castle Court 6 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF11 9LJ Tel: 029 2167 9400
Mental Health Matters Wales Union Offices Quarella Road Bridgend CF31 1JW Tel: 016 5665 1450/ 016 5676 7045 Email: [email protected] community@mhmwales.org [email protected] [email protected]
Mind Cymru 3rd Floor, Castlebridge 4 Castlebridge 5-19 Cowbridge Road East Cardiff CF11 9AB Tel: 029 2039 5123 Email: [email protected]
Parc Cathays ● Cathays Park Caerdydd ● Cardiff Ffôn ● Tel CF10 3NQ Gwefan ● website: www.wales.gov.uk
Samaritans 33-35 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF11 9HB Tel: 029 2022 2008 Email: [email protected]
All the above organisations are members of The Wales Alliance for Mental Health, which provides a collective voice of the national voluntary organisations in Wales working in the field of mental health.
Sight Cymru Bradbury House Park Buildings Pontypool NP4 6JH Tel: 014 9576 3650 Email: [email protected]
Spice in Wales Spice Innovations Ltd Unit 2, First Floor Cowbridge Court 58-62 Cowbridge Rd West Ely Cardiff CF5 5BS Tel: 029 2056 6132 Email: [email protected]
Parc Cathays ● Cathays Park Caerdydd ● Cardiff Ffôn ● Tel CF10 3NQ Gwefan ● website: www.wales.gov.uk