Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services need to be more accessible and acceptable to Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities.
Current national policy for children, regards CAMHS as having a key role to play in reducing social exclusion and improving outcomes for all children, especially those most vulnerable. The National Service Framework for Children for example, states that staff working in child and adolescent mental health services should not only have the core competencies but should also have the necessary knowledge and skills to engage and work effectively with children, young people and families from black and minority ethnic groups.
Organising tutor
Frank Lowe
Course aims
The course aims to provide participants with an opportunity to:
• Develop an understanding of race, culture and mental health
• Increase knowledge of key issues facing black and minority ethnic communities
• Improve clinical practice with black and minority ethnic clients
Is this course for you?
Open to all professionals working in CAMHS.
Time commitment
Wednesdays (9.30am to 3pm) for 10 weeks: 7 January to 11 March 2009
Fee
£580 payable in advance. To apply, please download and complete the application form below.
Download course outline and application form
Contact details for further information
Gurjit Bahel
0208 938 2651
gbahel@tavi-port.org
Contact the organising tutor for an informal discussion:
Frank Lowe
020 8938 2598
flowe@tavi-port.nhs.uk
