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Aims of the service
To pilot (over 24 months) Mental Health Youth work provision in select A&E departments in South East London for CYP aged 11-18 who present following self-harm with a view to:
⢠Providing discreet, understanding, compassionate and sensitive support for those who are attending A&E for self-harm treatment, which may include those who are also experiencing suicidal ideation. This would include:
⢠Offering support and containment, emotional regulation and managing of risk while in the A&E department.
⢠Understanding any additional or sensory needs of children and young people and support staff working in the A&E department to be mindful of these (such as through use of NHS communications passport).
⢠Offering, at the point of discharge from the A&E department:
⢠A discharge support document that includes signposting to local community offers that might be of benefit to children and young people who self-harm and experience suicidal ideation.
⢠Up to 8 sessions of psychosocial follow up support in the community.
⢠Supporting collaborative working with key professionals and teams involved in the care of the child or young person (e.g. A&E department paediatric emergency medicine staff, psychiatric liaison teams, CAMHS, substance misuse teams) and supporting the sense of a seamless experience of care.
⢠Strengthening the feedback loop between A&E emergency medicine staff and CAMHS once those have been discharged, in particular, if re-presenting.
⢠Ensuring robust data collection and record keeping to enable evaluation of service impact.
The Contract will commence on 10/12/2024 for a period of 2 years. Value of contract: £232,000 per annum. The total contract value for 2 years is £464,000 excluding VAT.
To apply please follow the link below and search the given contract reference number:
Contract Ref Number: C300449
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch22 Charity Limited | Charity Commission: 1124127 Companies House: 06577534 | £464,000 | - |
Government spending data: This supplier has received £42,238,907 in 600 payments (over £25k) from Department for Education, HMPPS, Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS FT (2011-08-12 to 2025-11-18). View full payment history →