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Experiences of commissioning services for child and adolescent mental health in England (UK): a qualitative framework
Kate Allen1, Samuel P Trethewey2, Frances Mathews2
1University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK Kate.Allen@exeter.ac.uk.
Objectives:
To explore commissioners' experiences of commissioning services for child and adolescent mental health, their perspectives on the needs of their populations, the challenges they face and their needs for support and data.
Design:
Qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using framework analysis.
Setting:
England, UK.
Participants:
12 integrated care board commissioners, responsible for commissioning NHS England Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
Results:
We identified five themes: 'reflections on role'; 'priorities and tensions: working in a complex and evolving integrated care system'; 'insights and evidence: the role and use of data and informants'; 'children's mental health in the limelight: influences and expectations'; and 'responding to need "CAMHS as the answer to everything"'. Combined, these themes highlight the integral role commissioners play in providing oversight over the local system and challenges to this role including disproportionate funding for services for child and adolescent mental health, different use and value ascribed to 'qualitative' and 'quantitative' data, rises in demand and the limited focus on early intervention and prevention.
Conclusions:
CAMHS commissioners are currently negotiating a complex and changing political, social and economic environment with competing priorities and pressures. Our research indicates that commissioners require greater support as their roles continue to evolve.
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