The NHS Long Term Plan has multiple priorities for expanding Children and Young People (CYP) Mental Health Services. It details plans to improve service accessibility and deliver specialist care that meets the individual needs of young people. In 2023/24, Integrated Care Boards planned to spend £1.1 billion on CYP mental health services. In light of this strategy and funding, local organisations must form robust partnerships so that practitioners can support children and young people in crisis effectively. Through sharing and engaging with best practice across the public and voluntary sectors, practitioners can work to support children and young people struggling with their mental health, and their families.
- In 2023, 20% of children aged 8 to 16 had a probable mental disorder
- 445,000 people were in contact with children and young people’s mental health services in November 2023, up from 362,000 in November 2021
- Among young people aged 17 to 19, the rate of probable mental disorder increased from 10% in 2017 to 23% in 2023
(Children and young people’s mental health: policy and services (England) Research Briefing, House of Commons Library, January 2024)
Join us at The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services Conference 2024 to hear the latest policies and initiatives from experts across the public and voluntary sectors in CYP mental health. You will hear best practice case studies covering a range of key topics, including suicide prevention, forming local partnerships, and transitioning to adult services. You will also have the opportunity to network with colleagues from a range of sectors to share common challenges in working in partnership to provide CYP mental health services.
Why Attend:
✓ Hear the latest national updates on policy and funding for supporting CYP mental health
✓ Gain insights into innovative approaches to improving mental health service accessibility for children and young people
✓ Best practice strategies for providing effective wrap-around support to children and young people struggling with their mental health
✓ Learn about the latest trends in CYP mental health to stay informed on emerging issues and solutions
✓ Hear exemplary case studies from a range of public and third sector organisations
✓ Network with speakers and senior colleagues from across the public sector
✓ CPD (gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota)
For more information please call 0330 058 4285
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Online Registration
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Chair’s Opening Remarks
Professor Helen Minnis, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Mental Health & Wellbeing), University of Glasgow (CONFIRMED)
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Case Study: Implementing a Systemic Working and Risk Management Structure for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Crisis and Home Treatment Teams (CAHTT)
Lydia Amos-Plimmer, Danielle Bailey and Aly Irving, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CONFIRMED)
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Panel Discussion: Strategies to Enhance Mental Health Support for Children and Young People
- Explore the importance of multi-sector partnerships to create a comprehensive support network for children and young people facing mental health challenges
- Highlight successful programmes and early intervention strategies to promote mental well-being.
Lynn Perry, CEO, Barnardo’s (Invited)
Claire Scothern, General Manager (Children’s Services), Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Invited)
Barbara Ballabio, Service Manager, The Nest (CONFIRMED)
Dr Carolina Schneider, Specialist in Child and Adolescent psychopharmacology CAMHS Medical Director, Elysium Healthcare (CONFIRMED)
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Question and Answers
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Comfort Break
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Case Study: Working with Schools to Ensure a Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health Support
- Designing courses to develop emotional resilience and stress relief for children and young people
- Distributing resources across schools and social care to facilitate shared learning and mutual support for CYP programmes
- Implementing wellbeing networks to create safe environments for students to share concerns and seek support
- Engaging with parents to equip them with tools to support mental wellbeing at home and safeguard their own wellbeing
Rachel Bundock, Chief Executive, Compass (CONFIRMED)
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Key Supporter Session: Mental Health services in Ireland – a case study of Jigsaw
- Background to youth mental health in Ireland (ROI)
- Developing local solutions and learning from best practice in UK and abroad
- Engaging directly with CYP
- Journey to a new patient record system, how it’s supporting strategy and service transformation
Anna Blix, Electronic Health Record Manager, Jigsaw (CONFIRMED)
Chris Eldridge, Director, Mayden (CONFIRMED)
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Questions and Answers
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Lunch Break
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Breakout Networking: Enhancing Partnership Working in CYP Mental Health Services
Engage in conversations with experts in CYP mental health as you discuss the main challenges you face in working in partnership with external organisations. This will allow you to share your experiences and encourage cross sector collaboration to find solutions.
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Keynote: Transforming Mental Health Services: Implementing Early Interventions for Children and Young People
- Developing awareness-raising campaigns and training frontline professionals to understand the mental health concerns of children and young people
- Tackling the stigma associated with poor mental health to engage high-risk young people with support services
- Adopting a population-based approach to mental health care: improving the mental health and wellbeing of local communities
- Coproducing suicide prevention programmes with children and their families to create comprehensive strategies
- Tackling health inequalities: ensuring mental health services are accessible for all children and young people
Charlotte Rainer, Coalition Lead for the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition, Centre for Mental Health (CONFIRMED)
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Case Study: The Blues Programme
Robyn Brady, Locality Service Manager (Maternity Cover) – Merseyside EHWB, Quality Assurance Coordinator – Blues Programme (CONFIRMED)
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Case Study: Bridging the Gap: Ensuring a Smooth Transition from Child to Adult Mental Health Services
- Offering mentoring schemes to support at risk young people who are experiencing difficulties with the transition to adulthood
- Implementing proactive and preventative programmes to ensure direct intervention is available for young people transitioning into adulthood
- Working with voluntary organisations and building relationships across mental health service providers to provide wraparound care to young people
- Supporting at risk young adults to manage their mental health and wellbeing as they move into adulthood
Bethany Francis, CYP Community Manager, Response (CONFIRMED)
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Questions and Answers
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Chair’s Summary and Close
Professor Helen Minnis, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Mental Health & Wellbeing), University of Glasgow (CONFIRMED)
Who Should Attend?
This Conference is open to Public, Private and Third Sectors.
For more information or to make a booking please call 0330 058 4285
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