Feedback for South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group and the Care Quality Commission - Calderdale Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Tier 3
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This report was written by Healthwatch Calderdale. Having received feedback on CAMHS that was negative the Healthwatch decided to ask for more comments through social media channels.
A total of 25 comments were recieved, though there were some positive ones most were negative.
Overall sentiment was mixed, the experiences and challenges of isolation and loneliness were explored in detail.
Summary of findings:
1. Long waits for CAMHS assessments and support
2. Lack of progress updates from CAMHS staff
3. Specific access issues for children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
4. Limited access to ongoing support whilst waiting for and after diagnosis
5. Limited response to reports of suicidal thoughts and self-harm
6. High thresholds for intervention
7. Limited resources in CAMHS
8. Poor staff conduct
9. Poor quality care
10. Good quality support from staff