CAMHS Disability
We work with children and young people with significant learning disabilities and /or ASD. We also accept referrals where there are other types of moderate to profound disability (e.g. physical disability).
Our work includes assessment, diagnosis, psycho-pharmacological intervention, therapeutic/behavioural support and intervention, group work (parenting groups, siblings groups, ASD support), and play specialist.
Learning Disability Annual Health Check for Young People
We are currently looking at how we improve the Learning Disability Annual Health Checks: please see this presentation for more information on what work has been done so far
Eligibility
Inclusion
- Children 0-19 years old with a GP in Hackney or the City of London
- Dual difficulties: mental health/emotional needs and disability
- Disability assessed as moderate to profound defined by attendance at Special School or functional
- Assessment, and where the disability requires specialist support as part of assessment and treatment
- Disability is permanent and enduring, requiring a multi disciplinary approach to treatment e.g. learning
- Disability, speech and language disorder, social communication disorder or physical disability
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) if there is also a moderate/profound primary learning disability
- Under the medical/therapy teams at Hackney Ark for MDT care planning.
Exclusion
Consent from parents/carers must always be given.
How to refer
Who can refer: GP, Nurse, Other, Self-referral available
https://cityandhackneycamhs.org.uk/professionals/referral-documentation/
EMIS referral
Send by: e referral, emis managed referral — <p>Any professional who knows the child and family can make referrals by downloading the form.</p>
Parents already known to the Ark can self refer. We are part of Multi-Agency Referrals meetings (MARs). We see all families within 5 weeks of receipt of referral. Any professional who knows the child and family can make referrals. Parents already known to the Ark can self refer. Consent from parents/carers must always be given. We are part of Multi-Agency Referrals meetings (MARs). We see all families within 5 weeks of receipt of referral. Click here to make a referral.