PH 0 2026 - Approve funding allocation to RDASH Talking Therapies Trailblazer to support patients to benefit from physical activity during their treatment for depression.
June 8, 2026 Director of Public Health (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Director of Public Health decided to approve funding allocation to RDASH Talking Therapies Trailblazer on 08/06/2026. The decision approved the allocation of £300,000 to Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) to support a pilot. This includes £150,000 from Sport England and £150,000 from Public Health reserves.
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Purpose
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Decision
To allocate two funding streams to Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) to support the delivery of a Talking Therapies Trailblazer pilot in Doncaster, totalling £300,000.
Alternative options considered
Not to release £300k to RDaSH to test new approaches to embedding physical activity into Talking Therapies, preventing patients from benefiting from the positive impact of physical activity on their mental health.
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 8 Jun 2026 |