Communications objectives

Our communications objectives for the launch of the service are to:

  • Make sure the right people are aware of the new service and can make an appropriate a referral and hear their views and invite them to input into mobilisation worksteams.

 Key messages

The service provides support for people who:

  • Have a diagnosis of autism without a learning disability and are rag rated red on the DSR
  • who have a GP registered in St Helens, Knowsley, Warrington or Halton
  • who are under 18 and referred by another NHS Mental Health service or via the Dynamic Support Register
  • require specialist clinical support to address health and wellbeing support needs in relation to their ASC
  • are at imminent risk of placement breakdown or admission to a mental health inpatient setting, as identified through the Dynamic Support Register or through another avenue (for example referral from A&E, AMHPs or mental health teams)
  • are inpatients that require additional clinical support to deliver a successful discharge and/or reduce the risk of readmission.

September update

A communications plan has been developed and sent to SLT for approval.

External stakeholder engagement has been completed. The four place leads have been involved in developing the model and agreed to it while the four SEND boards have been asked for feedback.

Internal staff engagement has started and this intranet page has been created Children and Young People's Intensive Support Team :: YourSpace Mersey Care

October update

The communications plan is awaiting approval from SLT.

This intranet page has been developed and published.

November update

Stakeholder engagement and Quality Impact Assessment completed.