Project Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust's children and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) team
Funding To improve support for looked-after children with mental health problems
Purpose Includes about £200,000 a year from NHS North Lincolnshire
Background Looked-after children are more likely to suffer emotional or mental health problems, with estimates ranging from 45 to 60 per cent compared to 10 per cent of children generally. Yet they do not always have swift access to the support they need.
Mental health specialists at Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust were determined to improve services for this vulnerable group, spurred by government initiatives including Care Matters. They worked with North Lincolnshire Council to develop a new model of care.
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