Frequently asked Questions
Please find below some frequently asked questions in relation to the services provided by CAMHS.
- What is CAMHS?
- What does CAMHS do?
- What age of children and young people do CAMHS work with?
- How do I refer to CAMHS?
- How long will I wait for my child to be seen by CAMHS?
- Is it true that my child will be seen quicker if they are referred by my GP?
- Who are Healios and why have we been offered a Healios appointment by CAMHS?
- What can I do whilst I am waiting for an appointment with CAMHS?
- My child is on the waiting list for CAMHS but I am aware that other children are being seen quicker? Why is that?
- What can I do to support my child without a formal assessment and Diagnosis?
- My child is on the waiting list for CAMHS but I'm worried that things are getting worse for my child. What can I do?
- Does my child need to attend the appointment with me?
- What happens if my child's referral is not accepted?
- My child is worried if he will see people he knows in the waiting room - is there a time when he can come and be seen straight away?
- What happens at my child's first appointment?
- My child is very anxious about coming to CAMHS - I am worried they will not engage during the session - what should I do?
- How can I make the best out of my CAMHS appointment?
- How do I get back in touch with my child's worker after the appointment?
- After my child has been discharged - do I need to be re-referred back to CAMHS if they need additional support in future?
- Does my child need to have completed an assessment and have a formal diagnosis from CAMHS to get the help they need at school?
- What does an ADOS assessment look like?
- How long does it usually take to get a diagnosis?
- I disagree with the outcome of my child's assessment. What can I do?
- I am unhappy with the service I have received from CAMHS. What can I do?