Dorset Keyworker Service

Description

Service providing support to children and young people who are either in or heading towards a mental health crisis in Dorset. Lot 1: The service is for children and young people who are:<br/>• Aged 0-25<br/>• Registered with a Dorset GP <br/>• Autistic, or awaiting a diagnosis of autism, have a learning disability or both<br/>AND<br/>• Rated red or amber as being at risk of hospital admission on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR) OR<br/>• An inpatient in mental health hospital<br/>• A person in an acute hospital due to a mental health crisis<br/><br/>The service aims will be to:<br/>• Prevent crisis, thus reducing demand on specialist services.<br/>• Reduce avoidable in-patient care or use of other restrictive approaches and settings.<br/>• Be a consistent point of contact for the individual and their family.<br/>• Ensure reasonable adjustments are made by services to enable neurodiverse individuals and those with a learning disability to access the support they require.<br/>• Provide signposting, information, and advice.<br/>• Advocate for the individual and ensure their voice is heard.