No. Action Timescale Led By Outcomes Action to capture the issues relating to crisis care arrangements for children and young people, and those in transition between services. 1. Develop the capacity March Deb Hope The needs of children and young people with mental health conditions, ‘15 in the ALIS team to such as self-harm, suicidality, disturbed behaviour, depression or acute triage CYP psychoses. Explore a range of Dec Greg Everatt, Lyn ‘15 options to ensure Out Moore, Surya To achieve clarity around the triage pathway of Hours cover for Bhate psychosocial assessments can be Children and young people with mental health problems, including provided children in care, care leavers, and those leaving custody in the youth Promote training in April Surya Bhate justice system, should feel supported and protected at all times as they ‘15 MHA within CAMHS are especially vulnerable. In particular, this group should have access to consultant workforce mental health crisis care. 2. Liaise with NHS Ongoing Greg Everatt For those cases where children and young people need to be admitted to England Tier 4 hospital for mental health treatment, the Mental Health Act 200718 specialised introduced new provisions, that took effect in April 2010, to help ensure commissioners to that patients under the age of 18 are accommodated in an environment ensure that children that is suitable for their age that is, not on an adult ward, unless their – and young people particular needs made it absolutely necessary. from Cumbria have timely access to the Agreement of system-wide admissions pathways which include in-patient services appropriate local interim arrangements prior to any Tier 4 admission. they require 3. Review the July Una Parker For young people in the 16 to 18 years age group, who are making ‘15 effectiveness of transitions between services and need continuity of care, there is a risk of transition planning additional distress when they first come into contact with adult services. systems currently in Adult systems and processes may not offer the level of support and care place and refine that adolescents are used to. It is important that all staff who work to where necessary support these young people should have the appropriate skills, Liaise with adult October Surya Bhate experience and resources to support them effectively. ‘15 services to ensure that they are fully
No. Action Timescale Led By Outcomes Action to capture the issues relating to crisis care arrangements for children and young people, and those in transition between services. 1. Develop the capacity in the ALIS team to triage CYP Explore a range of options to ensure Out of Hours cover for psychosocial assessments can be provided Promote training in MHA within CAMHS consultant workforce March ‘15 Dec ‘15 April ‘15 Deb Hope Greg Everatt, Lyn Moore, Surya Bhate Surya Bhate The needs of children and young people with mental health conditions, such as self-harm, suicidality, disturbed behaviour, depression or acute psychoses. To achieve clarity around the triage pathway Children and young people with mental health problems, including children in care, care leavers, and those leaving custody in the youth justice system, should feel supported and protected at all times as they are especially vulnerable. In particular, this group should have access to mental health crisis care. 2. Liaise with NHS England Tier 4 specialised commissioners to ensure that children and young people from Cumbria have timely access to the in-patient services they require Ongoing Greg Everatt For those cases where children and young people need to be admitted to hospital for mental health treatment, the Mental Health Act 200718 introduced new provisions, that took effect in April 2010, to help ensure that patients under the age of 18 are accommodated in an environment that is suitable for their age – that is, not on an adult ward, unless their particular needs made it absolutely necessary. Agreement of system-wide admissions pathways which include appropriate local interim arrangements prior to any Tier 4 admission. 3. Review the effectiveness of transition planning systems currently in place and refine where necessary Liaise with adult services to ensure that they are fully July ‘15 October ‘15 Una Parker Surya Bhate For young people in the 16 to 18 years age group, who are making transitions between services and need continuity of care, there is a risk of additional distress when they first come into contact with adult services. Adult systems and processes may not offer the level of support and care that adolescents are used to. It is important that all staff who work to support these young people should have the appropriate skills, experience and resources to support them effectively.
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