Working with our partners Battersea PCN and South West London & St. George’s CAMHS , we launched a pioneering 1 year pilot to integrate a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP) within the Youth Clinic. The goal was to enhance support for children and young people facing mental health challenges while strengthening links between primary care and specialist services.
The evaluation report from the first year highlighted the pilot’s impact:
- 90% of young people found the intervention beneficial with 82% reporting a reduction in symptoms
- 100% would recommend the service to a friend with 90% reporting they learnt something new to help manage their difficulties
- Parents felt more equipped to understand and support their childrenThe pilot has been extended for a second year which is great news!
A great example of collaborative innovation in mental health care—ensuring young people receive the right support, at the right time, in the right place.