Primary care trusts, strategic health authorities and local councils are expected to jointly deliver a comprehensive CAMHS service by December 2006, but at the moment are only being measured against year-on-year increases in activity based on spending, activity and workforce.
However, from 2006/07 they will be measured by the Healthcare Commission against the delivery of specific services, according to a letter sent to the heads of primary care trusts, strategic health authorities and the directors of social services.
The targets will focus on services for children and young people with learning disabilities and services for 16- and 17-year-olds, and the provision of 24-hour, seven-days-a-week services.
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