This request specifically concerns a child aged 14 who has been referred for neurodevelopmental assessment.
I would be grateful if you could confirm:
1. The current average waiting time for children referred and accepted for neurodiversity testing.
2. The referral date (month and year) of the most recent cohort currently being invited to attend their initial assessment.
3. Whether the Trust maintains separate waiting lists or pathways for different age groups (e.g. under-16s vs adults).
4. Any projected changes to waiting times or service capacity for paediatric neurodiversity assessments in the next 6–12 months.
If available, please include any internal guidance, reports, or service planning documents used to manage or forecast waiting list progression.
I would prefer to receive the information electronically. If any part of this request is unclear or would incur a cost, please let me know so I can refine it.
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Bounty Packs
I am writing to make a request under the freedom of information act 2000. I write to request information about the Trust’s relationship with the company that produces Bounty packs, which are handed out to expectant / new parents accessing NHS maternity services, and specifically to ask:
– Whether the Trust currently allows, or previously allowed, Bounty representatives on its wards, and if so, when this began / ended;
– Whether the Trust currently distributes or allows the distribution of Bounty packs to expectant parents and / or new mothers, and if so, which Bounty packs are distributed, how (e.g. by midwives / by Bounty representatives), and the approximate number of packs supplied by Bounty to the Trust each year;
– Whether the Trust has any financial relationship involving the payment or receipt of funding or support from Bounty UK or its affiliates / partners (Bounty Group Ltd, Joy Memories Inc) in relation to the distribution of Bounty packs or other services from Bounty, and if so, what such payment/support relates to, when such payments/support began, the total £ value received to date and the £ value of any current contract;
– Copies of any contracts, agreements or memorandums of understanding with Bounty (or its parent company or affiliates, including Bounty Group Ltd, Bounty UK Ltd, or Joy Memories Inc.) in relation to the distribution of Bounty packs or other services from Bounty;
– Whether the trust has received any assurances from Bounty in relation to data protection, and if so, the nature of these assurances;
– Whether the Trust has ever received any complaints about Bounty UK and if so, the numbers and nature of complaints over the period received.
ADHD Assessments and Diagnoses in School-Aged Children.
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I request the following information relating to ADHD assessments and diagnoses in school-aged children.
The number of school-aged children assessed for ADHD symptoms in 2019/2020?
The number of school-aged children assessed for ADHD symptoms in 2020/2021?
The number of school-aged children assessed for ADHD symptoms in 2021/2022?
The number of school-aged children assessed for ADHD symptoms in 2022/2023?
The number of school-aged children assessed for ADHD symptoms in 2023/2024?
The number of school-aged children assessed for ADHD symptoms in 2024/2025?
The number of school-aged children diagnosed with ADHD in 2019/2020?
The number of school-aged children diagnosed with ADHD in 2020/2021?
The number of school-aged children diagnosed with ADHD in 2021/2022?
The number of school-aged children diagnosed with ADHD in 2023/2024?
The number of school-aged children diagnosed with ADHD in 2024/2025?
Children and Young People Mental Health Services Waiting Times
For the 12 months between January 2024 to December 2024:
1. The number of children and young people (adolescents) who were referred to your mental health services?
2. The number of children and young people (adolescents) who were referred to your mental health services and are still waiting for first contact?
3. The number of children and young people (adolescents) who were referred to your mental health services and are still waiting for the second contact [assessment appointment]?
4. How many of those children and young people (adolescents) had their referral closed before accessing support?
5. How many urgent contacts to CAMHS did you receive due to an emergency situation while a child or adolescent is waiting for first contact from your mental health services?
6. Please can you provide the longest wait time from referral to first appointment?
7. Please can you provide a breakdown of the numbers of those children and young people (adolescents) referred to your mental health services who identify as male, female, transgender or undisclosed gender?
8. Please can you provide a breakdown of the numbers of those children and young people (adolescents) referred to your mental health services for ‘reaching crisis’?
For the 12 months between January 2023 to December 2023:
1. The number of children and young people (adolescents) who were referred to your mental health services?
2. The number of children and young people (adolescents) who were referred to your mental health services and are still waiting for first contact?
3. The number of children and young people (adolescents) who were referred to your mental health services and are still waiting for second contact [assessment appointment]?
4. How many of those children and young people (adolescents) had their referral closed before accessing support?
5. How many urgent contacts to CAMHS did you receive due to an emergency situation while a child or adolescent is waiting for first contact from your mental health services?
6. Please can you provide the longest the longest wait time from referral to first appointment?
7. Please can you provide a breakdown of the numbers of those children and young people (adolescents) referred to your mental health services who identify as male, female, transgender or undisclosed gender?
8. Please can you provide a breakdown of the numbers of those children and young people (adolescents) referred to your mental health services for ‘reaching crisis’?
164-2024
1. In the calendar year 2023 (1 Jan 2023-31 Dec 2023) please provide the total number of new diagnoses your trust has made for a personality disorder in a patient under 18 years of age.