Greenwich Mental Health Hub (GMHH)

How can we offer non-clinical, person-centred, support to help prevent the escalation of mental health problems and to aid recovery

The Greenwich Mental Health Hub is a new service which supports independence and reablement for people who have been referred to us by their GP.

GMHH is a partnership of specialists from Oxleas, BLG Mind and Bridge, who are working together to encompass both primary and secondary care. We are a bridge-the-gap service that helps people manage their mental health, address the things they are struggling with, and take positive steps in their own lives.

Funded as part of NHS England’s Long Term Plan, our approach means that there is no wrong door into services and allows for frictionless movement between them. A holistic approach to care is achieved by assessing and meeting peoples’ needs through an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing both clinical and non-clinical support.

Most people with mental health problems leaving 24-hour support need a gradual entry back to independent living. 

We expect improved outcomes for our service users due to a more effective pathway throughout the system, and by tailoring support to better suit their needs – such as accessing our substance misuse worker, for instance.

Expected outcomes include:

• Reduced waiting times to access support.
• Reduced average length of engagement – people are supported to quickly move through the service, having received the input they need.
• Increased engagement in community resources and activities.
• Reduced escalation of mental health problems as a result of unaddressed issues such as debt, housing, unemployment and social isolation.
• Increased self-management skills for people with mental health problems.
• Reduced health inequalities, in particular for people from a BAME background.