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Accepted in Part
Prioritise alliance models embedding VCFSE organisations in community mental health service design and delivery.
Recommendation
NHS England and Integrated Care Boards should prioritise the development of alliance models that embed voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in the design and delivery of community mental health services. This should include clear expectations for co- production from the outset and mechanisms to ensure smaller and peer- led organisations are actively included in decision-making and funding arrangements. (Recommendation, Paragraph 158) 78
Government Response Summary
The government partially accepts the recommendation, acknowledging the value of alliance models and stating NHS England is promoting partnership working for VCFSE inclusion. Future guidance will continue to emphasize co-production and the role of community assets in delivering mental health services.
Government Response
Accepted in Part
Government Response
Accepted in Part
HM Government
Accepted in Part
The government partially accepts this recommendation. The government acknowledges the value of alliance models in embedding VCFSE organisations in the design and delivery of community mental health services. These models can strengthen collaboration, promote co-production and ensure services reflect the diverse needs of local communities. NHS England is promoting approaches that support partnership working and inclusion of VCFSE organisations within integrated care systems. This includes encouraging mechanisms that enable smaller and peer-led organisations to participate in decision-making and access funding opportunities. Future guidance will continue to emphasise the importance of co-production from the outset and the role of community assets in delivering person-centred care. The aim is to ensure that commissioning and delivery models harness the expertise and reach of VCFSE organisations to improve outcomes and equity.
Source
Committee
Health and Social Care Committee
Inquiry
Community Mental Health Services
Report
4th Report - Community Mental Health Services
02 Dec 2025
HC 566
Addressee Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.7 yr
Report published
02 Dec 2025