Extension of Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service for Children and Young People in Harrow

About

North West London Clinical Commissioning Group awarded a contract to Barnardos for the extension of an existing emotional health and wellbeing service for children and young people in Harrow.

The variation extended the contract for 12 months, changing the expiry date from 31st March 2022 to 31st March 2023, with a contract value of £550,000.

The service provides mental and emotional health support to any child living or attending school in Harrow up to age 18, or up to 25 for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

It is delivered by experienced clinicians and mental health practitioners who work closely with schools, GPs, and other CAMHS.

Key services include multi-disciplinary therapeutic approaches, referral through a Single Point of Access with clear pathways, timely support inside and outside school hours (including evenings, weekends, and school holidays), interventions to prevent the need for more intensive CAMHS Tier 3/4 intervention, and partnership working with health, education, social care, and voluntary sector agencies.

Special support is provided for vulnerable groups to ensure accessibility and that therapeutic interventions meet their needs.