Sussex Staying Well Services
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustEstimated Value
Up to £1,183,740
Deadline
27 August 2025
Published
29 July 2025
Type
services
Overview
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of NHS Sussex, is commissioning a community-based mental health crisis support service—Staying Well—to provide an alternative to Emergency Departments. The service will offer a safe, psychologically informed environment for individuals aged 18+ experiencing mental distress or self-defined crisis, including those not meeting secondary care thresholds. Delivered jointly with VCSE partners, the service focuses on prevention, peer support, and bridging gaps between primary and secondary care, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Mental Health Five Year Forward View.
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West Sussex Mind
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Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustKey Dates
Published
29 July 2025
Submission deadline
27 August 2025
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