“I am very keen to work with all stakeholders in mental health to ensure the principles of parity of esteem are delivered, these include choice and equal access to services. I am also keen to promote the huge contribution made by independent sector mental health providers who underpin a significant proportion of specialist mental health provision. Lastly I would like to stress the importance of mental health providers in all sectors in delivering the transformational reforms required in the NHS. In many cases mental health providers lead the way, this should be acknowledged and celebrated.”Vicky McNally, Director of Corporate Governance
The NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network is the leading voice for NHS funded mental health and learning disability service providers in England. The Mental Health Network represents not only NHS but also independent and third sector providers and aims to promote excellence in mental health services by helping shape and challenge national policy.