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Individuals are informed about the next steps to receiving mental health support, including waiting lists.
This could be: You'll then be given information about the next steps to getting support, including if you have to go on a waiting list.
Service · Procedural statement · From Assessing your mental health needs – children and young people, page
After a conversation or appointment, individuals agree on the type of support needed.
After a conversation or appointment with the service you should agree what kind of support will be most helpful for you.
Service · Procedural statement · From Assessing your mental health needs – children and young people, page
Individuals may be asked to complete forms that help services understand their mental health needs.
You may also be asked to complete some forms. The questions on these forms will help services understand your mental health needs.
Service · Procedural statement · From Assessing your mental health needs – children and young people, page
Individuals are asked for detailed information about their mental health problems.
You'll usually be asked for more information about the problems you're having. Try to give as much detail as you can to make sure you get the support you need.
Service · Procedural statement · From Assessing your mental health needs – children and young people, page
Parents or carers may be involved in discussions about their child's mental health needs.
If you are a parent or carer, and your child is under 16, you may be asked to be involved in these discussions, but in some cases the service may suggest they speak to your child alone.
Service · Procedural statement · From Assessing your mental health needs – children and young people, page
Local children's mental health services work with individuals to understand their support needs.
If you've been referred or you've self-referred to a local children and young people's mental health service, they will work with you to understand what support you need.
Service · Procedural statement · From Assessing your mental health needs – children and young people, page
Difficulty in getting referred for mental health support can occur.
Getting the support you need may not always be straightforward. If you’re having difficulty getting referred for help
Operational · Risk statement · From Where to get mental health support – children and young people, [page]
It is important to ask about the expected wait time for mental health support.
It can be helpful to know how long you might have to wait for support Ask when you’re likely to get help
Operational · Procedural statement · From Where to get mental health support – children and young people, [page]
Teachers, school nurses, and social workers can help in getting mental health support.
There are also other professionals who can help you get help. Speak to someone else, such as a teacher or school nurse
Operational · Procedural statement · From Where to get mental health support – children and young people, [page]
GPs can provide information and refer children to local mental health services.
A GP can talk to you, or your parent or carer, about what options are available to you in your area and refer you to your local children and young people’s mental health services.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Where to get mental health support – children and young people, [page]
Parents or carers can refer children and young people to mental health services.
A parent or carer can also refer you. If you're a parent or a carer, you can speak to a GP or your child's teacher, school nurse or social worker on their behalf to find out how to get help locally.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Where to get mental health support – children and young people, [page]
Self-referral is an option for children and young people to access mental health services.
If you're not comfortable talking to someone, it's often possible to refer yourself to local children and young people's mental health services. This is called self-referral.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Where to get mental health support – children and young people, [page]
A trusted adult can help children and young people get referred for mental health support.
If you’re not sure who to speak to, try talking to a trusted adult who can help.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Where to get mental health support – children and young people, [page]
A referral is needed to access local children and young people’s mental health services.
To get help for your mental health you'll need to talk to someone who can put you in touch with your local children and young people’s mental health services. This is usually called a referral.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Where to get mental health support – children and young people, [page]
The annual health check for people with severe mental illness differs from the standard NHS Health Check offered to adults aged 40-74.
The annual health check for people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or psychosis is not the same as the NHS Health Check for all adults aged 40 to 74.
Service · Comparative statement · From Annual health check for people with severe mental health conditions, [page]
The NHS is required to make reasonable adjustments for individuals who need additional support during the health check.
The NHS has to make it easy for everyone to use health services, including anyone who needs additional support. This is called making 'reasonable adjustments'.
Policy · Policy statement · From Annual health check for people with severe mental health conditions, [page]
The annual health check includes various assessments such as mental health symptoms, physical examination, blood tests, and medication review.
- talk to you about your mental health symptoms and how your condition is affecting you - do a physical check-up, including weight, heart rate and blood pressure - ask you to pee in a small pot so they can check it for signs of some health problems - ask you to have a blood test - talk to you about your medicines and ask if you have any side effects
Service · Procedural statement · From Annual health check for people with severe mental health conditions, [page]
The annual health check is free and available once a year for individuals aged 18 or over with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or psychosis.
Anyone aged 18 or over who has schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or psychosis can have a free health check once a year.
Policy · Policy statement · From Annual health check for people with severe mental health conditions, [page]
People with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or psychosis should receive an annual health check from their GP surgery.
If you have schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or psychosis, your GP surgery should invite you to have an annual health check.
Policy · Policy statement · From Annual health check for people with severe mental health conditions, [page]
Time banking allows individuals to exchange services for credits, fostering community support.
You could offer 3 hours of gardening and, in exchange, receive a 1-hour language lesson and a 2-hour beauty treatment from other members.
Service · Observational claim · From Support groups - Depression in adults, [page]