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.
Please note the Stay Connected PHB consists of a smart phone that has the value under £100, if you would like to choose a specific model with the PHB holder please include specifics in your referrral. Otherwise we will likely purchase a phone similar to Motorola Moto G14 128GB. If a SIM card is requested it will be Giff Gaff (monthly, no contract. 20GB goody bag for £10 covering 3 months usage).