Personal Health Budgets (PHB) are offered to adults receiving support from East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) to help them work towards a mental health recovery goal.
If you like to discuss your PHB referral before submitting please contact the ELFT PHB lead Bonnie at bonnie.studd@nhs.net or 07436027771. Please see relevant checklist information and guidance notes.
Any issues submitting your referral, please follow up via email at PHB@corearts.co.uk.
To receive a PHB, the person must be*:
- an adult (18+)
- receiving mental health support from East London Foundation Trust
- a resident of City and Hackney, Newham or Tower Hamlets
- have recourse to public funds, unless receiving S117 aftercare (see NHSE right to have guidance, section 4.4).
Please note: if you're referring someone for a PHB through primary care, please contact us on the details above.
To make a referral to the service:
Please complete the referral form with the person referred for a PHB [please note the referral form includes a "quality of life" (ReQol/10) or DIALOG+ questionnaire that will need to be completed by the person].
Please upload and submit a PHB support plan that has been completed with the person and offer them a copy.
Please discuss the referral with the approving manager so they are aware we will be in contact seeking authorisation.
If you are using direct payments for this PHB, the PHB holder will need to sign a DPA prior to the set up, we will be in touch to request this form to be completed to progress the application.