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Occupational therapy

Posted By HS23

"Occupational therapy"

About: Community Mental Health Services / CAMHS (Child & Adolescent MH service) Stirling

(as a parent/guardian),

OT appointment to discuss my child’s sensory needs, assessing whether neurodiversity diagnosis or sensory. Initial consultation to discuss - it was really helpful that it was a quickly received appointment and it was face- to- face to allow an open discussion rather than a phone call.

ADHD discussion, disappointed at the long wait time for CAHMS referral and that OT cannot send the referral, it needs to go back to the school for referral back over to CAHMS, as this has been rejected due to needing OT first - I think this could be a better planned referral structure.

The OT was very open and informed. It was a very helpful appointment.
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Response from Lesley Dunabie, Department Manager, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Centre, NHS Forth Valley nearly 2 years ago
Lesley Dunabie
Department Manager, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Centre,
NHS Forth Valley

Submitted on 08/05/2023 at 10:00
Published on Care Opinion on 09/05/2023 at 08:25

Dear HS23

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide feedback for Forth Valley Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. All opinions and responses from those who use our service, are so very helpful and help us improve and shape our service as we go forward. I am delighted to hear that you found our Occupational Therapist informative, accommodating and responsive. We are currently attempting to increase our compliment of Allied Health Professionals to ensure more children and families have access to their expertise. I understand how frustrating it can be when we request more information, this is to ensure your child is offered the best possible pathway, should CAMHS be deemed suitable.

Thank you again for your feedback, it really does make a difference.

Best wishes

Lesley Dunabie

Department Manager/Head of Nursing for CAMHS

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