Multi Agency Permanence Support Service (MAPSS)

Local Authorities are faced with barriers when trying to access services to support children and young people who present with serious risk taking behaviours such as: self-harm, being victims of criminal exploitations, displaying signs of psychosis and/or emerging patterns of mental health needs often combined with attachment, emotional and developmental needs. Recognising the severe pressures CAMHS are under, conflicting methods of working, thresholds and priorities between social care and health needs can have ne...