1. Helen Dove Service Manager CAMHS in Hampshire
Spotlight on CAMHS
Helen Dove
Service Manager
CAMHS in Hampshire

2. What Do You Think Of When You Hear CAMHS ?
Long waits
Referrals often declined
Once you are in it is a good service

3. Long Waits
Contractual target is 95%, new referrals seen within 4 weeks for first assessment and 18 weeks for first treatment.
Referrals have increased-51% in last 3 years
Increase in complexity/Urgent referrals.
Currently not enough capacity to meet demand (CAMHS receive 6% of the mental health budget)

4. Declined Referrals
CAMHS only decline if the referral does not meet criteria
Acceptance is based on the information provided
We seek to signpost where criteria is not met
If unsure phone our consultation line
There are less “other” agencies available

5. Provision of A Good Service
CQC Inspection January 2015
Outstanding for Care
Good for Leadership
Positive comments on participation and new ideas

6. What Are We Doing Differently ?
Professionals Consultation Line
CAMHS provide direct access to specialist clinician via telephone
All teams in Hampshire
Advice and consultation 1 hour a day
GP Referral Flow Charts
Information and pathway into CAMHS
Signposting information

7. Training Programme
Deliberate Self Harm, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, General Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Attachment
1316 training places to schools, colleges, HCC staff, and foster carers

8. Mental Health Forum
This is a joint forum between CAMHS and education that provides;
A forum to share good practice between agencies
Provision of training and support relating to the mental and emotional wellbeing of young people
Sharing and encouraging of strategic thinking

9. The Impact of Stigma and Discrimination
A quarter of young people (26%) said that stigma had made them want to give up on life.
27% said that the discrimination they have faced has made them give up on their life ambitions.
70% of young people surveyed have faced stigma and discrimination from their friends.
Stigma stops young people hanging out with friends (54%) having a relationship (40%) and even going to school (40%)
(source: 2012 on-line survey of 1,132 YP aged with direct experience of Mental Health problems and in touch with Time to Change)

10. So how are we responding?

11. ACE Advise, Consultancy and Experience (ACE) .
Those young people and families who may be interested in involvement with shaping local services including:
Interviewing new staff
Supporting training of staff
Commenting on strategy
Supporting CAMHS to achieve meaningful feedback
Presentations at schools / conferences
Buddying / Mentoring others

12. Criteria for Involvement
Application
Informal interview
Meet a “wellness” criteria
References
DBS as appropriate
Induction
Relevant training
Honorary contracts with Trust
Quarterly reflective practice/access to link person

13. Virtual - Advise Consultancy and Experience
CAMHS are seeking to increase the involvement of relevant stakeholders in shaping and improving services. Representing themselves or the views of others
Those interested or involved with YP emotional or psychological wellbeing, to include clinical i.e. GPs, and Health Visitors, non clinical professionals i.e. teachers and community leaders i.e. churches, sports, youth and arts programmes
Involvement would include, surveys, commenting on strategy, focus groups and more

14. Fit Fest
CAMHS in cooperation with colleagues are organising a youth event on 10th & 11th July 2015 called “Fit Fest”.
To engage young people in taking an active part, interest and responsibility in their own holistic wellbeing.
To provide information in a way that is engaging and non-threatening.
To present information that recognises young people’s physical, spiritual, psychological, and emotional health and the contribution that each component has on their positive mental health.
To engage young people and families in an event that is fun, inspirational and relevant.
This responds to recent feedback from young people who have requested more information that supports their wellbeing and which other organizations could support them.

15. Self Help App
Hampshire CAMHS are developing a Mobile Phone App to provide support to Young People on the go. This is an exciting new Project with many Young People involved. The App will provide Young People with information about available services as well as strategies to help them cope at difficult times.

16. School Liaison Service
A WORK IN PROGRESS
To be continued…..

17. Winchester CAMHS Contact Details
Winchester Specialist CAMHS
Avalon House
Chesil Street
Winchester
SO23 OHU
Tel:
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