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You are likely viewing our website as you consider support for yourself, your child, or your family.
Mind-U provides assistance to young people and their families with the following clinics and services:
Referral Pathway
We welcome referrals for children and young people up to the age of 18 who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, or mental health difficulties. The following outlines the typical referral pathway for our outpatient services:
The first step to accessing care is to identify the right service, which is why we offer a free 15-minute consultation to explore how we may assist you.
If we are the right service for you, we can arrange a full assessment. This meeting will be more extensive (90 minutes) and aims to identify the issues, allowing us to collaboratively develop a treatment plan based on evidence-based therapy (meaning it has been thoroughly researched and proven effective).
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Referral Submission
Referrals can be made by:
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GPs and other healthcare professionals
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Schools, SENCOs, and educational psychologists
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Social workers or Early Help teams
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CAMHS or other mental health services
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Parents/carers (if self-referral is permitted)
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Triage and Screening
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All referrals are reviewed by our clinical team within 5–10 working days
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We assess urgency, appropriateness, and suitability for Mind-U outpatient care
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Additional information may be requested if needed
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Outcome of Triage
Following triage, one of the following outcomes will be communicated:
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Accepted – An initial appointment will be offered
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Redirected – Signposting to a more suitable service or level of care
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On Hold – Awaiting further information or clarification
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Intervention Planning
Following assessment, a recommendation is made for:
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Therapeutic intervention (e.g. CBT, art therapy, parenting support)
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Further assessments (e.g. neurodevelopmental, psychiatric)
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Multi-agency involvement if appropriate
A personalised care plan is shared and agreed with the family
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Treatment and Review
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Therapy sessions commence as agreed
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Progress is reviewed regularly
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Discharge planning and transition support are included when appropriate
1
Referral Submission
Referrals can be made by:
-
GPs and other healthcare professionals
-
Schools, SENCOs, and educational psychologists
-
Social workers or Early Help teams
-
CAMHS or other mental health services
-
Parents/carers (if self-referral is permitted)
How to refer:
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Complete our referral form
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Include relevant background information, presenting concerns, and previous assessments/interventions
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Submit securely
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Triage and Screening
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All referrals are reviewed by our clinical team within 5–10 working days
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We assess urgency, appropriateness, and suitability for Mind-U outpatient care
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Additional information may be requested if needed
3
Outcome of Triage
Following triage, one of the following outcomes will be communicated:
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Accepted – An initial appointment will be offered
-
Redirected – Signposting to a more suitable service or level of care
-
On Hold – Awaiting further information or clarification
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5
Intervention Planning
Following assessment, a recommendation is made for:
-
Therapeutic intervention (e.g. CBT, art therapy, parenting support)
-
Further assessments (e.g. neurodevelopmental, psychiatric)
-
Multi-agency involvement if appropriate
A personalised care plan is shared and agreed with the family
6
Treatment and Review
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Therapy sessions commence as agreed
-
Progress is reviewed regularly
-
Discharge planning and transition support are included when appropriate
Training Courses
Understanding and Responding to Children and Young People’s Mental Health
We offer comprehensive training programme designed to enhance professional knowledge, confidence, and practice across a range of mental health topics affecting children and young people.
