Children’s Assessment

We have different professionals who all work together to help children and young people who are having problems with their emotional or mental health. We know that sometimes young people worry about coming to see us but we are here to help. This leaflet should help answer some of the questions that you might have.

An information leaflet outlining how you can give your consent before a doctor or health professional examines or treats you.

Cumbria Psychiatric Liaison Team provides assessment of mental health, and treatment of any mental health issues, to people attending a general hospital. Although we are employed by the mental health trust and not the general hospital, we work very closely with the general hospital team

An Easy Read Guide to the Learning Disability Team - Community Nurses who work in three different areas, physical health, mental health and behaviour support.

Information for the Community Treatment Team - Newcastle North East which provides an assessment and treatment service for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health.

This leaflet provides information about the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team who offer assessments and home treatment for people over 16 experiencing a mental health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission.

The Universal Crisis Team is a team of experienced mental health staff, which includes nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, non-medical prescribers and pharmacy staff. We offer assessment and home treatment for people experiencing a mental health crisis.

For people experiencing acute mental health distress, and their carers.

For people experiencing acute mental health distress, and their carers.