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Setting up a nurse-run young person's drop-in clinic
1Whitton Clinic, Ipswich, Suffolk. barbara.richardson-todd2@ntlworld.com
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 19, 2003
Summary
A new youth drop-in clinic in Ipswich supported 17 young people over 16 weeks. Services addressed critical issues like child protection, mental health, and bullying, with many clients referred for further care.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Community Mental Health Services
- Social Care Integration
Background:
- Establishment of a youth drop-in clinic in Ipswich.
- Addressing the need for accessible support services for young people.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the establishment and initial work of a new youth drop-in clinic.
- To outline the client demographics and presenting issues.
- To report on service utilization and referrals.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series analysis.
- Data collection over a 16-week operational period.
- Client intake and referral tracking.
Main Results:
- Seventeen clients accessed the drop-in clinic.
- The majority of clients (n=11) were female.
- Presenting issues included child protection concerns, depression, bullying, and sexuality-related matters.
- Seven clients were referred to external health and social care professionals.
Conclusions:
- The youth drop-in clinic provided essential support to a vulnerable population.
- The range of issues highlights the complex needs of young people.
- Referral pathways facilitated access to specialized services, indicating successful integration.