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Chapter 9<br />

Assessment <strong>of</strong> HSC Board<br />

9.1 Terms <strong>of</strong> Reference 1<br />

CAMHS Information<br />

The initial recommendations made by Bamford highlighted the need for a systematic approach to collecting information about the<br />

nature <strong>and</strong> extent <strong>of</strong> the public health <strong>and</strong> mental health needs <strong>of</strong> children <strong>and</strong> young people in Northern Irel<strong>and</strong>. The contention<br />

is that services can be planned <strong>and</strong> delivered more effectively when commissioners <strong>and</strong> service providers have accurate<br />

information to target specific areas <strong>of</strong> need <strong>and</strong> to, identify trends <strong>and</strong> gaps in service provision. In addition, the review team<br />

would suggest that this will be significant in times <strong>of</strong> financial restraint as it can provide information which could impact on the<br />

efficiency <strong>of</strong> service delivery.<br />

Term <strong>of</strong> Reference 1 Theme 1 CAMHS Information<br />

Assessment Criterion HSC Board Level <strong>of</strong> Achievement<br />

1.1.1 A study <strong>of</strong> the mental<br />

health needs <strong>of</strong> children <strong>and</strong><br />

young people should be<br />

commissioned.<br />

The HSC Board in partnership with the Public <strong>Health</strong> Agency<br />

(PHA), Education <strong>and</strong> Youth Justice will explore options for<br />

collating existing information on the mental health needs <strong>of</strong><br />

children <strong>and</strong> young people. It is unlikely that any study will be<br />

Not achieved<br />

1.1.2 A CAMHS mapping<br />

exercise should be carried out<br />

across all sectors by an<br />

independent research<br />

institute <strong>and</strong> should be<br />

repeated at regular intervals.<br />

commissioned until 2011.<br />

The minimum data set recently collected by the HSC Board<br />

provides the basis <strong>of</strong> a comprehensive CAMHS mapping exercise.<br />

The review team is aware that this is not complete <strong>and</strong> has not<br />

been carried out by an independent research institute. However,<br />

the current method <strong>of</strong> data collection is useful <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers an<br />

opportunity to validate how the data is used by commissioners to<br />

identify issues within CAMHS. In addition, it would appear that a<br />

system has been put in place to ensure this information is<br />

Substantially achieved<br />

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