Type of service: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

Service URL: http://www.nht.nhs.uk/

Northamptonshire has two services based respectively in Northampton and Kettering that provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children and young people, up to the age of 18 years, experiencing significant mental health problems. The service also sees people in Rushden, Corby, Wellingborough and Daventry. Each team is made up of Doctors, Specialist Nurses, Clinical Child Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers. Referrals via Professionals only should be sent to the appropriate base.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Referral Sources: NHS Only

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability