Vita Health Group will take over providing NHS talking therapy services in Derbyshire after the current provider withdrew due to budget concerns. The contract transfer is expected to affect around 78 staff. While the service will remain free at the point of need, concerns have been raised by MPs and unions about potential impacts on patient access and service quality.
last year it had decided not to bid for the contract because the budget set by the Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board was no longer affordable.Talking therapy services include one-to-one counselling, group approaches, couples therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and self-help support.The NHS is currently one of four providers for the service in Derbyshire .It is thought around 78 staff in a mix of administrative and therapy roles will be expected to be transferred from the NHS .
"Talking therapies play an important role in supporting many of my constituents and people across Derbyshire," he said.
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