Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
Hammersmith and Fulham Council and West London NHS Trust have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding for integrated mental health services.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council and West London NHS Trust formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in March 2026 to integrate mental health services. This agreement, presented to the Health and Wellbeing Board on March 18, 2026, aims to streamline joint working across various mental health pathways, including hospital discharge and community support. Under the MOU, West London NHS Trust will continue to lead on clinical assessments and inpatient care.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a formal agreement outlining terms and details between parties. Other MOUs in the local area include one between Barking and Dagenham Council and Queen Mary University London's SHAPE Institute, and another for the Better Care Fund covering April 2024 to March 2026.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council and West London NHS Trust formalised an MoU for integrated mental health services in March 2026. Source
- The MoU was presented to the Health and Wellbeing Board on March 18, 2026. Source
- The MoU aims to streamline joint working across mental health pathways including hospital discharge and community support. Source
- West London NHS Trust will lead on clinical assessments and inpatient care under the MoU. Source
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