Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirements in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Description

Primary care mental health treatment requirements (MHTRs) are for individuals whose mental health issues do not reach the threshold of secondary care services. They have been designed to meet a gap in provision for those with lower-level mental health and dual diagnosis issues in the community. Subject to the individual’s consent, primary care MHTRs provide a psychological approach with clinical staff who screen, assess and provide psychological interventions. This is overseen by a qualified psychologist.<br/><br/>Individuals sentenced to a primary care MHTR will receive a high-quality, responsive assessment and interventions that are integrated into local court and probation processes within the sentenced community order.<br/><br/>The contract to deliver this service will commence on the 1st October 2024 for a period of 2 years. There is an option to extend the contract for a further 2 years.