Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Waltham Forest Council considered extending its mental health services contract in November 2025.
In November 2025, Waltham Forest Council's cabinet considered a proposal to extend its contract with North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) for integrated mental health services. This proposal, reviewed by the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee in September 2025, included the services of seconded social care staff, such as Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs).
The Section 75 agreement, which covers the allocated budget for these seconded staff and associated running costs, had a value of £1,734,600 for 2025-26, according to a report to the committee. Approved Mental Health Professionals are a role within Waltham Forest Council responsible for coordinating and carrying out mental health assessments.
Key facts
- Waltham Forest Council's cabinet considered extending its NELFT contract on 4 November 2025. Source
- The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee reviewed the contract extension proposal in September 2025. Source
- The 2025-26 value of council services seconded under the Section 75 agreement was £1,734,600. Source
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