Barking & Dagenham CAMHS

For enquiries, please contact:

Tel: 0300 555 1035
Email: nem-tr.BDTCSreferrals@nhs.net

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Referrals

Referral methods: Any professional can refer.  In circumstances where young person is not supported by professional, then self referral also accepted.

Referral criteria: Aged 14 to 21 living or studying in Barking and Dagenham with moderate to severe emotion/mental health difficulties

Exclusions: None. Urgent/emergency risk issues

Test results required at referral: None

Brookside child and adolescent inpatient unit

Manager: Carey-Ann Baisden
Matron: Rebekah Bewsey
Service Manager: David Hartie. 
Email for referrals: Brookside.Admin@nelft.nhs.uk
Tel: 0300 555 1156 option 1
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Referrals

This is a service available nationally. NELFT internal referrals are via the INTERACT team. All other referrals are via A&E services or Tier 3 CAMHS only.

Criteria: Aged between 12 and 18th birthday. Young people who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis whose presentation is complex requiring a period inpatient treatment.

Exclusions: Primary diagnosis of drug or alcohol abuse; primary diagnosis of neurological disorder or brain injury; primary diagnosis of an eating disorder; young people with severe learning disabilities.

Test results required at referral: Needs to be medically stable.

Brookside young person's home treatment team

Manager: Emma Berry
Matron: Rebekah Bewsey
Service Manager: David Hartie. 
Email for referrals: 
Brookside.Admin@nelft.nhs.uk (in hours);
yphtt.brookside@nelft.nhs.uk (out of hours)

Tel: 0300 555 1156 option 1 (in hours); option 2 (out of hours)
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INTERACT - child and young person crisis outreach service

Manager: Nicola Upton
Service Manager: David Hartie. 
Email for referrals: Brookside.Admin@nelft.nhs.uk
Tel: 0300 555 1156 option 1 (in hours)
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Havering CAMHS

Operational person for queries: Diana Daniel-Dawson - service lead
Tel: 0300 300 1888
Email: Diana.Daniel-Dawson@nelft.nhs.uk 
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Referrals

Please email - nem-tr.ReferralsAcornCentre@nhs.net

Referrals are accepted from professionals in health, education and social services. Some of our services offer a self-referral facility. If you have concerns about a child or young person, please contact us on the above number and speak to a member of the clinical team.

Criteria: Aged 0 to 18. Must be experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties.

Exclusions: Only accept disabilities with a mental health/emotional wellbeing aspect

Test results required at referral: None

Redbridge CAMHS

Lead person for queries: Siobhan Smith - service lead
Tel: 0300 555 1182
Email: nem-tr.rbcamhs@nhs.net
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Referrals

Referrals will be accepted from GPs, school nurses, social services, teachers, and specialist children's centres.

Criteria: Aged 0 to 18; Must be experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties

Exclusions: Only accept disabilities with a mental health/ emotional wellbeing aspect
Test results required at referral: None

Waltham Forest CAMHS

Lead person for queries: Sam Illaiee
Tel: 0300 555 1247
Email: sam.illaiee@nelft.nhs.uk

Referrals: Referrals will be accepted from GPs, school nurses, social services, teachers and specialist children’s centres. Please send all referrals to nelftscswf@nhs.net attaching the referral form.

Criteria: Aged 0-18; must be experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties.

Exclusions: The services only accepts those with disabilities who also have a mental health emotional wellbeing aspect, where the person with more severe mental health problems is being assessed and treated by Brookside young people’s unit.

Test results required at referral: None