PCN Mental Health Services
Who we are and what we do
The CYP Mental Health PCN Link Team is a team of mental health professionals and care coordinators.
Our aim is to improve the mental health care of young people (5 to 17) and reduce the strain on primary care services.
We want to connect NHS primary care services to CAMHS specialist services, mental health support in schools and third-party mental health support services.
We currently provide this service in three locality PCN’s
- Bridgwater Bay
- Taunton Central
- West Somerset
Who can refer
- GPs
- Colleges and schools
- Third party organisations
Any professional working directly with the YP/family can contact us.
If we cover your PCN then leave a message with our colleagues at CAMHS SPA, and we’ll aim to respond within 7 working days.
All other Somerset PCN’s will still be able to access support through our central CAMHS SPA service.
CAMHS-PCN Link team – Bridgwater Bay
Who are we?
We’re a team of mental health professionals and care coordinators aiming to improve the mental health care of young people (5 to 17) and reduce the strain on GPs.
We take referrals from GPS, colleges and schools.
What’s the aim?
To improve the mental health care of young people (5 to 17) and reduce the strain on GPs.
Who can refer?
We take referrals from GPs and reception teams, colleges and schools, children’s social care and family interventions services. We also work alongside the SWISH clinic at Victoria Park.
How can we help?
We connect NHS primary care services to CAMHS specialist services, mental health support in schools, and third-party mental health support services.
We provide brief assessments, advice and resources, primarily over telephone consultations.
We signpost young people and their families to the most appropriate and effective support, liaising with organisations to ensure this is arranged and followed-up.
How to refer
To refer please send an email to somicb.bbpcn.cypmentalhealthlinkworker@nhs.net or if you have any questions ring us on 01278 720270.
Referrals should be sent for Kieran Neale and Lucy Pigden.