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The transition from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) to Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) is often a challenging
time for young people and for services. Adolescents and early adulthood can be a critical time to ensure a smooth transition. This
conference tackles the challenges of bridging the gap in mental health support during an age range when many will need it most.
“Between the ages of 16-18, young people are more susceptible to mental illness, undergoing physiological change and making important transitions in their lives. The structure of mental health services often creates gaps for young people undergoing the transition from children and young people’s mental health services to appropriate support including adult mental health services.”
The NHS Long Term Plan
“Many young people experience poor continuity of care after reaching the CAMHS transition boundary, with some falling through the cracks entirely. While recent years have seen some progress in improving these transitions, the gap between children's and adult services remains one of the most significant challenges in our mental health system.”
Rethink Mental Illness, December 2024
“Between the ages of 16-18, young people are more susceptible to mental illness, undergoing physiological change and making important transitions in their lives. The structure of mental health services often creates gaps for young people undergoing the transition from children and young people’s mental health services to appropriate support including adult mental health services.”
The NHS Long Term Plan
This conference will update you on the latest developments and challenges during this transitional phase. By attending you will have the opportunity to learn from the latest guidance, innovative solutions, explore case studies and network with colleagues who are working to ensure continuity of care between CAMHS and Adult Mental Health support.
This conference will enable you to:
Reflect on the lived experience of someone who transitioned between services
Learn from outstanding practice in the transition from CAMHS to adult mental health services
Network with colleagues who are working to improve the transitional phase for young people in mental health services.
Update your knowledge on national developments and learning including how we can provide a support infrastructure during transition
Learn how to improve service planning by engaging families and young people in the planning process
Develop your skills in Transitional Safeguarding and working beyond statutory duties
Learn from the latest guidance including the latest update to the NICE guidelines
Reflecting on current developments and challenges including training staff to address the specific needs of young people in the transition phase
Working and communicating with other services, including information sharing and legal considerations
Understand the impact of digital communication in mental health services, including the use of text, email and phone calls to enhance transition support and build trust
Implement recommendations from NICE guidance
Self assess and reflect on your own practice
Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes
