The Quality Network for Community CAMHS (QNCC) is a members’ network which works with professionals from health, social services, education and the voluntary sector to improve the quality of CAMHS services. We are about to embark on a tenth year of working with CAMH services throughout the UK.
All types of community-based teams are eligible to join, including tier 2/targeted services, tier 3/specialist services, learning disability services and crisis and intensive services. Member teams evaluate their performance against our standards through a process of self and peer review. Participants are able to benchmark their practice against similar services across the UK, measure progress against key national policy and use the information from the review in trust Quality Accounts.
There are a range of membership options including discounted packages for three-year membership or multiple team membership. Teams also have the option of having an accreditation review, in order for your service to gain accreditation from the Royal College of Psychiatrists in recognition of good practice.
A sample of our service standards and a brochure which explains the process and benefits of membership can all be found on this page.
Alternatively, if you have any further questions around membership you can contact the team.
Benefits of membership include:
Demonstrate the quality of the service to young people, parents and carers, commissioners and the wider organisation
Demonstrate cost effectiveness to commissioners, and provide a framework for service level agreements – vital in the current economic climate
Demonstrate compliance with standards and best practice – our standards are mapped against CQC, You’re Welcome, GIRFEC, Healthcare Standards for Wales and other national guidance
Identify and address areas for improvement through our supportive action planning
Network and share best practice with CAMHS professionals across the UK
To find out more information about joining, download our:
Quality Network for Community CAMHS Brochure
Sample Standards
Why Join the Network?
The Quality Network for Community CAMHS Position Statement can also be seen here.
ACCREDITED UNITS:
Portsmouth City CAMHS LD – 'Accredited as Excellent'
If you would like to consider accreditation for your service, you can find more information here.