Learning Disabilities Team, Shrewsbury (CAMHS)
Shrewsbury
Main information
Type of service: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Diagnostic services
The CAMHS Learning Disabilities team accepts referrals from professionals involved with a child, such as: .
- GPs
- Social workers
- Teachers etc
A referral letter is required to provide us with relevant and up-to-date information. At present, we do not accept referrals directly from parents or carers. Referrals to the Consultant Child and Adolescent Learning Disability Psychiatrist, Dr David Bramble, will require an accompanying letter from a medical specialist or GP. .
Assessment procedure: One hour O.P session and school reports and other assessment measures as required. School health records/statement details also checked. Observations in school and other settings.
Follow up service: Yes, usually one follow up O.P session.
Multi-disciplinary assessment: Yes, professions involved: Clinical psychology, psychiatry, nursing, paediatrics, behaviour therapist, Children's Intensive Psychology Service "CHIPS".
Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Adolescent , Child
Gender: All genders
Referral Sources: NHS Only
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements
Other specialisms: Community child Learning disability mental health nurses, Learning disability, Psychopharmacology, sleep disorders, Specialist behaviour therapy
Contacts
You can contact us by phone email or post.
CAMHS Learning Disabilities Team
01743 450800
Locations
Coral House, Longbow Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3GZ