Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust's crisis support is rated as almost 20 per cent higher than the national average.

This position was confirmed by the recent results of the National NHS Community Mental Health Survey which ranked the Trust second nationally for the overall experiences of users, involvement in care, and crisis support.

The Trust's crisis support was praised by 60 per cent of service users, showing a stark contrast to the national average of 43 per cent.

This reputable care is evidenced by 54 per cent of patients, claiming they reached the crisis team without delay, compared to the national average of 36 per cent.

As a measure of quality difference in services, the annual survey collected responses from more than 300 Hampshire service users, including 16 and 17-year-olds who became eligible following a recent change in the age limit.

When quizzed on overall experiences, 71 per cent rated their experience at Southern Health as ‘good’ or ‘above’, exceeding the national average of 68 per cent.

The Trust's commitment to dignified and respectful treatment was recognized by 77 per cent of respondents, a figure higher than the national average of 67 per cent.

The Trust was equally commended for its support towards family or carers.

An impressive 71 per cent of respondents stated offering support to family and carers, notably above the national average of 55 per cent.

Jeremy Rowland, deputy chief medical officer said: "Providing compassionate, collaborative and personalised care is at the centre of our aspirations as mental health professionals within Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

"As such, it’s very encouraging to see that that our service users are reporting higher than average satisfaction feedback on these very areas in a recent national Community Mental Health Service-User survey.

"Alongside this, it’s also fantastic to hear that service users are reporting positive experiences of how their families and carers are involved in the treatment they are receiving.

"This feedback leads us to thank our clinical teams for their dedication and inspires us to do even more to improve the experience and quality of the care we deliver."