Posted on November 13, 2008 by sjennings29
Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – Inpatient Care, Day Services and Alternatives: An Overview of Tier 4 CAMHS Provision in the UK, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Volume 13 Issue 4, Pages 173 - 180 2008
Tim McDougall 1 , Anne Worrall-Davies 2 , Lesley Hewson 3 , Greg Richardson 4 , & Andrew Cotgrove 1
1 Pine Lodge Young People’s Centre, Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, UK. E-mail: Tim.McDougall@cwpnt.nhs.uk
2 Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, UK
3 Children and Young People’s Service, Bradford District Primary Care Trust, UK
4 Lime Trees Adolescent Unit, Selby and York PCT, UK
Abstract:
This paper addresses Tier 4 services for children and young people whose needs require highly specialised services, and describes the range of provision which is currently available for this group. Although the evidence base is in its infancy, what is known about clinical outcomes, cost effectiveness and the views of users is summarised. The current shortfalls in tier 4 provision are highlighted, the drivers for change are identified and recommendations are made for future service improvements.
For the full-text of this article please email: susan.jennings@lancashirecare.nhs.uk
Filed under: CAMHS | Tagged: Tier 4 CAMHS • inpatient admission • home based ser
