Young person’s name: / NHS Number:
Silverlink ID No:
Address:
Date of Birth: / Gender:
Telephone: / Referral Date:
GP Details:
Is an interpreter required? If so what language:
CAMHS Contact Name: / Contact Number:
Peer Support Worker Name: / Contact Number:

SUMMARY OF NEEDS

-  Describe main problems

-  Give reason for referral

-  Include crisis plan if in place

RISKS & ISSUES

If any Safeguarding risks are identified report them here

-  What risks does the young person present? (e.g self-harm, suicide, safeguarding adults, safeguarding children). Include information regarding plans, intent, actions, and protective factors

-  Has a crisis plan been agreed? Does the person have details for the Crisis team?

-  Give example of past incidents and how they relate to mental state

-  What measures have been taken to reduce the known risks?

-  What risks (if any) remain unmanaged?

CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH

-  What are the young persons’ current symptoms/experiences?

-  Have there been any major changes?

MENTAL HEALTH HISTORY

-  Give details of history at the time of referral to Adult Services

-  Current medication

-  Has the person been treated in specialist services before?

-  Are there any factors which trigger an episode of care?

-  Is there any family history of mental health problems?

PHYSICAL

Review physical health needs

-  Does the young person have any long term physical health conditions?

-  Is there a Specialist involved who will need to be communicated with to discuss treatment plans?

-  Are you aware of any new signs or symptoms which may need to be investigated?

SUBSTANCE MISUSE

-  Does the young person misuse substances? If so, what and how much (define in weight or financial terms)? How does this affect risk?

-  Does this affect the young person’s ability to give a clear account of their problems and functioning?

-  Is the young person open to drug/alcohol services? Does the young person need referring?

FORENSIC

-  Does the young person have a forensic history? If so please give any details you are aware of, including whether they are known to probation or MAPPA

HOUSING/ENVIRONMENT

-  Who lives with the young person?

-  Does the young person need support to move or live more independently?

PERSONAL CARE/DOMESTIC ROUTINE

-  Does the person need any help/support with any self care functions?

WELFARE AND BENEFITS

-  Does the young person have any worries of a financial nature?

-  Does the young person currently receive benefits?

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATIONAL/OCCUPATION

-  Is the young person in education and attending regularly?

-  Is the young person currently unable to work due to mental health issues?

-  Does the young person want to work/volunteer?

-  Does the young person have any specific education aims?

-  What does the young person do to keep occupied? Hobbies & interests?

FAMILY/SUPPORT NETWORKS

-  What support networks does the young person have?

CARING RESPONSIBILITIES

-  Does the young person have any caring responsibilities for children or a vulnerable adult? (if yes, gives names and ages)

-  Do they have access to any children?

-  Are there any identified risks with this access?

PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOTHERAPY

Note include IAPT treatment in this section

-  What IAPT interventions have been given to date?

-  How many IAPT sessions have been given?

-  Current outcome measure scores (GAD7, PHQ9)?

-  Any improvement / deterioration during IAPT intervention?

CULTURE/ETHNICITY

-  Has the young person always lived in this country?

GENDER/SEXUALITY

-  Does the young person have any issues as regards gender, sexuality, sexual health, or current / past abuse?

-  Is the young person in a positive relationship at the moment?

-  Has the young person ever had any difficulties developing or maintaining relationships in the past?

SPIRITUALITY

-  Does the young person have a strong faith? How does it help the young person?

ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:

To be completed after discussion at referral meeting

Referral Accepted / Yes / No
If not, rationale for not accepting:
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Team Transferred to:
Allocated Worker Name:
Allocated Worker Contact Details:
Assessor Name:
Job Role:
Assessment Date: