Primary Health Networks (PHN) mental health care guidance – child and youth mental health services

This guidance document provides Primary Health Networks (PHNs) with initial advice about the commissioning of mental health services for children and young people with or at risk of mental illness.

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Primary Health Networks (PHN) mental health care guidance – child and youth mental health services

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Publication date:
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Publication type:
Guideline
Audience:
Health sector
Language:
English
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This document includes: 

  • What are child and youth mental health services?
  • What is expected of PHNs?
  • What flexibilities do PHNs have?
  • Safety and quality of care
  • Why is this a priority activity for PHNs?
  • How should PHNs implement this priority?
  • What national support will be available for local implementation?
  • How can the PHN ensure they are commissioning value for money services?
  • Useful resources.

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