Care and support

How to make a referral

Important referral Information

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Before making a referral it is important to note the following:

Referral Letters should contain:

Basic data re referred child;
• NHS number
• Date of birth
• Address
• Telephone number
• Name of GP

Description of problem and family including;
• A description of the problem, how long it has lasted and where it occurs
• Has this child or family attended CAMHS before?
• The family composition and any recent life events
• A description of the community interventions already tried or a statement why this would be inappropriate
• A list of all professionals involved with names and contact numbers

In addition a Referrer PRIOR to referral should have:

• Seen the child and discussed the referral with them (appropriate to their age)
• Seen the family, offered advice such as community sources of support / help that might be accesses and met with the family to review the outcome of that advice

Please note: referrals where the child has not been seen will not be accepted.