What is a Children and Young Person Social Prescriber (CYPSP)?
A CYPSP supports Children, young people and their parent/carers to make connections to community-based support. They focus on ‘what matters to you?’ and work together with you to build a plan to achieve this. They recognise that everyone is different and tailor support accordingly.
Eligibility Criteria
To be supported by a Children and Young Person (CYP) Social prescriber you will need to be:
- 4-18 years old
- Socially Isolated including Struggling with mild to moderate mental health concerns; low mood, anxiety etc.
- Finding school difficult; not engaging with school or home schooled.
- Not currently receiving input being from CAMHS.
The support we offer
4-10 years
- Signposting, supporting with referrals and referring to local groups/organisation tailored to the need of parent or child.
- Liaise with schools if necessary.
11-18 years
- Signposting, supporting with referrals and referring to local groups/organisation tailored to the need of parent or child.
- Offer 1:1 wellbeing support to YP in an appropriate setting e.g. home, school or Health centre. Focus on support on low level wellbeing guidance ‘5 ways to Wellbeing’, set goals to improve general wellbeing.Take 5 Leaflet 01_23 final.pdf (hscni.net)
- Liaise with schools if necessary.
To be referred to the service contact our reception or speak to one of our healthcare professionals.