1. CAMHs @ BCH update
• Progress in each of the four areas
– Greater capacity, streamlining, integration of processes,
stakeholder meetings, greater collaboration, accommodation
plans
• Next steps – more radical approach aiming to:
– Reduce inequity – more needs orientated
– Prevent duplication, more consistent skill development
– More straightforward management of resource, service
agreements etc.
– Management of emergency referrals
– Better use of accommodation and other resources (e.g. admin)
– More skill mix, flexible working (hours) etc.

2. CAMHS@BCH
• 2 integrated teams – whole Directorate approach
– Based on Directorates (Medical and Surgical / Specialised)
– Creating more viable and responsive teams
– Consistency regarding access – active planning to support patient
pathway (aiming to reduce reactive referrals)
– Structured approach to supporting wards
– Careful management of cross directorate issues e.g. youth services,
neuro–psychology assessment, psychiatric liason
– Linking and contributing to normalised play initiatives
• Investment and business planning required
– To meet specifications & to respond to demand would currently cost
(£450,000) in current configuration
– Budget management change – moving away from speciality funding