CAMHS Survey for Children and Young People and their Parents and Carers

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Summary of report content

In March 2016, Healthwatch Wakefield completed an Enter and View of their local CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service). Following on from this, it was decided to explore the experiences of both children and young people and their parents/carers whilst on the waiting list to receive support from the service.  They undertook a survey to which 17 parents and children responded.

The report covers:

The experience of being on the waiting list for the CAMHS service

  • Access to support whilst waiting, including self help information
  • What other services people had tried to access in the meantime.

The report contains five recommendations about improving waiting times for CAMHS and support whilst waiting.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Wakefield
Publication date
Type of report
Report
Key themes
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Waiting for appointments or treatment; waiting lists for treatment

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Survey
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Targeted Mental Health in Schools Services (TaMHS)

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
18
Age group
13 to 15 years
16 to 17 years
18 to 24 years
Does this report feature carers?
Yes
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