Targeted Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service for Vulnerable Children and Young People in Brent

About

London Borough of Brent awarded a contract to Anna Freud for the provision of a Targeted Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service for vulnerable children and young people in priority groups with identified emotional health and wellbeing needs.

The service, delivered jointly with Central North West London (CNWL), follows the Thrive model and aims to improve efficiency, reduce duplication, and provide a continuum of support.

Key elements include clear triage processes for timely access, rapid advice and signposting, and a focus on early identification, intervention, and prevention through training, consultation, and advice to professionals and carers.

The service also includes evidence-based interventions and additional clinical input to a peripatetic delivery model in identified schools and communities.

The contract value is £1,734,505.54.