Targeted Pathway

Introduction

This clinically led model for children, young people and families was informed by the recommendations from the Future in Mind report from the National CAMHS Taskforce, feedback from CYP, parents, and referrers and is designed to provide an evidence-based approach which will lead to the best possible outcomes for CYP and their families.

This is an outward facing model offering consultation, promoting a self-care approach where appropriate, giving advice, support and expertise within the Buckinghamshire localities.

Where are we based?

The Targeted Pathway is one of the pathways within the model. It is county-wide in Buckinghamshire and has two bases:

• Saffron House, High Wycombe
• Sue Nicholls Centre, Aylesbury

Purpose

Purpose statement and structure of the service:

• For young people with anxiety, low mood, confidence, or self-esteem we work directly with the young person
• Routine assessments for Children and Young People where there is an indication of a low to moderate mental health difficulties
• Evidence based interventions, either individually or within a group setting to Children and Young People with low to moderate mental health difficulties
• Supportive interventions to parents/carers either individually, or on a group work basis where the Child or Young Person presents with low to moderate mental health difficulties
• Services are customer facing, delivered in accessible venues, taking into account the wishes and feelings of Children and Young People and their Families

Therapeutic Interventions

Evidence-based interventions including:

• Cognitive-behavioural therapy informed work

All patients will have a risk assessment and risk management plan as part of their care plan. Routine Outcome Measures are used pre and post to help support care planning.

We offer therapeutic strategy-based support both individually and through group work. For children with anxiety or behavioural difficulties of primary school age we work directly with parents.

The Team

The CAMHS Targeted Pathway is a service consisting of:

• Operational Lead
• Team Lead
• Child Wellbeing Supervisors
• Child Wellbeing Practitioners
  Our Children Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy informed support such as Worry Management, Brief Behavioural Activation, Graded Exposure and Problem Solving. These evidence-based techniques are effective in supporting young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties such as anxiety or low mood. We offer support both individually and in groups to meet the needs of students within schools.
• CAMHS Buddies
  Buddies provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy informed goal-based support, helping young people and families to formulate goals and work towards achieving them. These interventions are usually provided across 6-8 sessions.
• Administrators

Service Hours

• BucksCAMHSTargeted@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
• Targeted Admin 01865-901574 (mailbox is monitored between 0800-1700 Monday to Friday)
• 01865 901951 option 7.  Targeted Clinical Team manage this answerphone service and will be in touch within 24 hours
• Please call NHS 111 or 999 if you think that your life, or that of another person, is in immediate risk.