If the service user
has been open to CCAMHS, and discharged within the past 3 months,
they are able to seek support directly. They can telephone the clinic
on 01983 523602 for advice. What we
can offer those recently discharged will be determined on a case-by-case basis;
we cannot guarantee that service-users recently discharged will be offered
ongoing support. Only those considered at risk of harm to self or others will
be offered direct CCAMHS involvement for the current time, but we will offer
guidance on accessing self-help resources and other services to those we cannot
see directly ourselves currently. Those who have been previously open to
CCAMHS, but discharged more than 3 months ago, or those who have not been open
to CCAMHS before, will need to be referred by a professional (for example a GP,
staff member from school, paediatrician, or health visitor).
We are not
currently accepting referrals to CCAMHS unless there is an identified risk of
harm to self or others, which is deemed significant. Any referrals that are
received are being screened by qualified clinicians regularly. We are accepting
referrals for high risk individuals, but we ask that, while we are temporarily
closed due to Covid-19 government guidance, no referrals for routine or
non-urgent patients are sent to us. If we receive any referrals which are not
urgent, we will offer sign-posting to other services or self-help resources,
but will not be accepting the referral at the current time. If you are
unsure of whether a case is urgent, please telephone the clinic on 01983 523602 to discuss with a
clinician before sending a referral.
This plan for
business continuity will be subject to regular checks and updates and may be
altered at short notice if the situation or guidance change. We will endeavour
to update our service-users of any changes as soon as possible.
CONTACT DETAILS:
CCAMHS clinic
telephone number (open 9-5 Monday to Friday): 01983 523602
Out of hours (for
urgent support outside of the CCAMHS clinic opening times): 01983 522214
CCAMHS clinic email: iownt.spcamhs@nhs.net (for non-urgent enquiries)