CAMHS transformation and the role of the VCS

Youth Access and the Young People’s Health Partnership have published a report showing that CCGs and local authorities are increasingly turning to voluntary sector delivery models to drive CAMHS transformation. In particular, many local commissioners are enthusiastically embracing the YIACS (Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Services) model, recognising it as key to the provision of more accessible, integrated, early intervention and prevention services without the clinical and age barriers inherent in statutory CAMHS.

The report, entitled ‘A Foot in the Door’, focusses on eight themes that are of particular relevance to voluntary sector providers: Engagement of VCS; Involvement of Young People; The YIACS model; Investment in VCS; Early intervention; Tackling the social determinants; Transitions – meeting the needs of young adults; Transparency & protectionism.

Press release: http://www.youthaccess.org.uk/news/press-release-ccgs-embrace-effective-vcs-models/

Report: http://www.youthaccess.org.uk/uploads/documents/A_foot_in_the_door.pdf