Keep calm and stay positive Youth Conference
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Healthwatch Hampshire organised a conference on 2 May 2014 following the suggestion of the youth parliament representatives in partnership with Children’s Services at Hampshire County Council (HCC) ahead of a new strategy for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Hampshire. 55 young people aged 14-20, teachers, youth workers (schools & colleges) and partner organisations attended.
Healthwatch obtained feedback from the young people attending. It was decided to offer different ways to engage with Healthwatch on the day; through a workshop activity, Big Brother Video diary room and through comment cards, speak out forms & t-shirt messaging.
It was quickly apparent that this group many were happy to share their views and experience of the CAMHS service.
The day was a success in terms of feedback obtained, good partnership working and the sign up of new enthusiastic Healthwatch Champions (volunteers for Healthwatch Hampshire).
The key feedback from the day was that young people who were or had worked with CAMHS in the past were positive about the service that they received. Their key message however was for CAMHS to get involved sooner before someone had reached crisis point and to improve waiting times.
Other feedback included transition from CAMHS to Adult Services & geographical issues