At year-end 19,075 people with severe mental illness received a full physical health check from their GP (out of 27,215 registered). This represents 70% coverage, well above the national ambition of 60%. Every locality across Greater Manchester achieved above the national 60% target, reflecting a strong collective effort across primary care, mental health, and community services to tackle health inequalities and improve outcomes for people with severe mental illness.
People living with severe mental illness face significant health inequalities and are at greater risk of dying prematurely, often from preventable physical health conditions. Ensuring timely physical health checks helps identify risks early, support better care, and save lives. This progress represents a step forward in addressing these inequalities across our region.
Why health checks matter for people with severe mental illness
People living with SMI face significant health inequalities. They are at greater risk of dying prematurely, often from preventable physical health conditions. Physical health checks help identify risks early, support better care, and save lives. This progress represents a step forward in addressing these inequalities across our region.
You can read more about this great work by visiting the mental health hub website.
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