A ‘street triage’ pilot scheme involving police, the ambulance service and mental health service was recognised for its partnership working at an awards ceremony last night (11 June). Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust’s ‘Quality and Excellence’ awards recognised staff who have provided exceptional care to people who use their service.

A specialist emergency unit which offers immediate assessments to suspected mental health sufferers in the West Midlands has been recognised internationally – Counterparts from Australia visited the region to learn about best practice.