Community Mental health Transformation Evaluation

Report - 2 February 2026

This report presents the findings of an independent evaluation of the Community Mental Health Transformation across County Durham. It brings together the experiences of people using services and those delivering them, highlighting what is working well, ongoing challenges and key recommendations to support more joined-up, accessible and person-centred mental health support.

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