Severe Mental Illness (SMI)

To address the mortality gap between patients on the SMI register and the rest of the population, NCL ICB have invested in the SMI Health Check project to address physical health concerns. This work is being completed in collaboration with our colleagues at the Camden and Islington Mental Health Trust. The clinical team (2 nurses, 2 HCAs) offer a physical health check, care planning and onward referrals where appropriate. Our KPIs are focused on the commitment to reach target of 60% of SMI patients have ALL 6 PH checks:

1. Measurement of weight (BMI or BMI + weight circumference)

2. Blood pressure and pulse check (diastolic and systolic blood pressure recording + pulse rate)

3. Blood lipids including cholesterol test (cholesterol measurement or QRISK measurement)

4. Blood glucose (blood glucose or HbA1c measurement)

5. Assessment of alcohol consumption

6. Assessment of smoking status