Self Referral to Social Presriber
Social prescribing link workers work in partnership with GP surgeries and can help people to access appropriate support in the community, to help them make positive changes to their personal wellbeing.
Children & Young People’s Wellbeing Service
Supporting children and young people
Our Children and Young People’s Mental Health Practitioner (CYP MHP) provides wellbeing and mental health support for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health or emotional difficulties.
What happens after a referral?
The first appointment will be a telephone triage consultation. This allows the practitioner to speak with you, understand the child or young person’s needs, and discuss the most appropriate support.
What can the service help with?
The CYP MHP service can support children and young people experiencing:
- Anxiety
- Low mood
- Mild depression
- Mild to moderate emotional difficulties
- Bereavement, including support and signposting
- Body image concerns or mild disordered eating
- Obsessional thoughts where OCD diagnostic criteria are not met
- Sleep problems
- Anger difficulties
- Emotional regulation difficulties
ASD and ADHD
Children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or ADHD can also be referred where they are experiencing one or more of the mild to moderate mental health difficulties listed above.
When is this service not suitable?
Some children and young people may require more specialist support. Referrals should be directed to SET CAMHS where there are:
- Urgent mental health concerns
- Severe depression
- Moderate to severe risk of harm to themselves or others
- Moderate to severe eating disorders or a need for specialist eating disorder support
- Substance misuse concerns
Interested in support?
If you feel your child or young person may benefit from this service, please speak to a member of your GP Practice team about a referral.
Your GP Practice / Primary Care Network
Supporting the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children, young people and their families.
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Carers Drop-in Session Thursday Friday 13th March 2026
Carers Drop-In Session – Friday 13th March 2026 Join us for a Carers Drop-In Session on Friday 13th March 2026, from 11:00am to 1:30pm at the PCN Hub, Vange Health Centre, South View Road, Basildon, SS16 4HD.
