Physical Health Checks and Flu Vaccinations

The NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (ICB), sought the services of Physical Health Checks and Flu Vaccinations and the eight (8) month contract was awarded to Brent Carers following a Direct Award.

The aim of the service is for Brent Carers Centre to support primary care with the offer of NHSE recommended screening and access to physical care interventions for individuals with SMI who are on the GP register. The focus is on supporting with improving the quality of physical healthcare for people with SMI, reduce premature mortality and address health inequalities.

The objective of this service is:

-To increase awareness, benefits and take up of Health Checks and flu vaccines by known SMI patients & their carers. -Early identification of SMI patients in primary and community settings who have health conditions and needs.

-Support these patients to have their health conditions identified and treated at the earliest opportunity for improved health outcomes. -Work with GP practices to prevent health deterioration from flu symptoms.

-Support GP Practices with the offer of addressing health inequalities of black and minority

ethnic groups with SMI.

-Work with and support the performance of GP's whose Health Checks and flu vaccine

records are below acceptable thresholds.