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Improving the physical health of people with severe mental illness

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MariaPCC 25 January 2024

People living with severe mental illness (SMI) face a 15–20-year shorter life expectancy than the general population. This is largely due to physical illnesses that could be prevented or treated. One of the ways to tackle this unacceptable inequality is by ensuring that everyone with severe mental illness is supported to access an annual physical health (PHSMI) check. This report explores how new investment has been used around the country to improve outreach services and increase uptake of the PHSMI check.

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