Working in partnership – developing a young people's service in a rural environment

Abstract

Specific objective The Project reviewed – The Provision of Services for Early Psychosis in Cornwall. It looked at staff feedback, user and carers' views, base line assessment and National Guidelines of Best Practice, and proposed significant changes to meet the needs of young people.Method The Review was carried out under the auspices of the National Clinical Governance Team and used as its framework the RAID model of change.Results This resulted in a series of recommendations, which informed new developments. Current initiatives include a Health Promotion Programme, Training Strategies in Primary Care and effective partnerships with young people's services.Conclusions It proposes significant changes to the correct system of care by working outside the traditional healthcare settings and across the service boundaries of health, education and social care. The rurality of Cornwall provides a considerable challenge for service delivery. This review ensured that ownership rested with users, careers, staff and others who contributed and shaped its future direction.