Physical health checks for people living with severe mental illness: A partnership approach to improving the number and quality of health checks

In collaboration with NHS England and the Office for Health Improvements & Disparities (OHID), we are delighted to share an updated version of a resource that presents a partnership approach to improving physical health checks for people living with severe mental illness.

Through data and intelligence, a summary of key strategic drivers and policy commitments and accessible check lists, the resource aims to provide guidance on the prioritised actions required to prevent premature mortality, morbidity and inequalities experienced by people with severe mental illness.

The key audiences for this document are:

• Integrated Care Boards (ICB)
• General Practitioners (GPs), Community Pharmacists and other primary care staff
• Mental Health Trusts
• Local Authorities (Councils)
• Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector

You can download the document here or from the link under Project URL.

Appendix A can be found in the document and is also available here: Appendix A – Physical Health SMI Checklist