FOI_7670

Internal Reference Number: FOI_7670

Date Request Received: 15/01/2024 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 05/02/2024 00:00:00

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Request Summary: Waiting Lists and Responsible Parties

Request Category: Companies


Question Number 1: I am reaching out under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request information regarding waiting lists for specific assessments and therapies. The requested period is the most current available or the most recent position. 1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Assessment: • What is the current number of people waiting for a CAMHS assessment? • What is your average waiting time for CAMHS treatment? • Who is the person responsible for managing these waiting lists? • Has Salisbury NHS Trust used independent providers to carry out work on the waiting list?

Answer To Question 1: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Assessment is not contracted to Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford health NHS Foundation Trust owns this contract and cover BSW

Question Number 2: 2. Neurodevelopment Assessment: • What is the average waiting time for a Neurodevelopmental assessment for children and adults? • What is the current number of children and adults waiting for a Neurodevelopmental assessment? • Who is the person responsible for managing this waiting list? • Has Salisbury NHS Trust used independent providers to carry out work on the waiting list?

Answer To Question 2: Adult Neurodevelopment assessment is not carried out by Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT). For Children with ADHD & Autism (ASD) is not provided by SFT but is contracted to Wiltshire HCRG Care Group.

Question Number 3: 3. Psychological Therapies: • What is the average waiting time for psychological therapies? • What is the current number of adults awaiting psychological therapy? • Who is the person responsible for managing this waiting list? • Has Salisbury NHS Trust used independent providers to carry out work on the waiting list?

Answer To Question 3: 1. The average waiting time is 100 days 2. There are 29 adults currently waiting 3. The list is not managed by one person but is managed by the Psychological therapies team at a weekly meeting. 4. We have not used independent providers as there has been no need.

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