Govconnect are offering 40 fully funded (no charge) places for our Mental Health Wales 2022 conference, if you would like to attend please register using the Register Now link using the coupon code: mhwalesguest at checkout or alternatively email: enqu...@govconnect.org.uk
Overview
The COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing restrictions resulting from it have taken an enormous toll on people’s wellbeing and mental health in Wales. During the period immediately before the pandemic, 11.7% of Welsh people suffered severe mental health issues. This figure climbed to 28.1% in April 2020.
It is expected that there will be increasing pressures and demand for mental health services in Wales over coming years. This will be a crucial public health challenge for the Welsh Government as mental health is a key determinant of educational success, future earnings, employment, and physical health of an individual.
The Welsh government has identified new priority areas, which will be covered at the annual conference.
New Priorities
- Healthcare workforce health and wellbeing
- Managing service capacity and demand
- Addressing the transition from CAMHS to adult services
Mental Health Wales 2022 is an opportunity to discuss these priorities, consider progress of the Welsh Government’s current cross portfolio strategic response to mental health and examine options for future innovation and partnership development models in the context of the post pandemic social and fiscal environment.
This critically timed conference will allow participants to hear from senior leaders from many of the key individuals, organisations and stakeholders around mental health and well-being in Wales, and engage in practical sessions, which will enable knowledge transfer and latest insights and innovations to be shared.
