Professional Q&A’s
Q. What actions can be taken if a young person referred to CAMHS has not yet attended their first initial appointment and is showing signs of deteriorating behaviour or increased risk that is felt to be associated with a mental disorder?
A. We would ask that if you were the referrer, you email us or phone us with the new information or ask the referrer to do this. We will then consider this at our multi-disciplinary team triage meeting and make a decision as to whether the concerns meet CAMHS urgent criteria. Due to ongoing high levels of demand CAMHS urgent criteria is based around level or risk and/or acute mental disorder. If it is not felt to meet the criteria CAMHS we will considerwhat else may be helpful.
Q. When will the young person be seen?
A. When a young person is seen is dependent on the needs and the associated risk relating to the young person. You may find out resource pack useful to see what other services are available whilst you wait. 👉 Click here to access our resource pack
Q. Are there other services out there that can help my young person while they wait to be seen?
A. Please take a look at our Resource pack 👉 Click here to access our resource pack
Q. Do Young people need an NDD Diagnosis to access support in the community?
A. Community supports should be offered based on needs of young people and not dependent on diagnosis. You may find it helpful to read the Additional support for learnng:statutory guidance 2017