Children and Young People’s Neurodevelopmental Partnership (CYPNP)
Communication and interaction, Health and wellbeing, Social, emotional and mental health difficulties
Description
The Children and Young Person’s Neurodevelopmental Pathway (CYPNP) conduct NICE compliant neurodiversity (Autism and ADHD) assessments for children/young people, based In Somerset, aged 4 to 17 years who are in school or Electively Home Educated. You can also find out more on the Autism and ADHD Pathway page.
CYPNP assessments are therapeutically informed, our team seek to fully understand a child/young person’s unique profile of strengths and difficulties, rather than being a ‘yes or no’ diagnostic service.
We know that both families and professionals often have questions so use the contacts below.
CYPNP Telephone Advice Line
One of our clinicians will be on the line to provide a therapeutic space where your voice can be heard.
Contact us on 0303 033 3002 (Monday’s 1pm – 4pm, Wednesday’s 9am – 12pm and Thursdays 9am – 12pm).
On occasions where we may be unable to operate a live line, or the line is engaged, you may be put through to voicemail. Our clinicians will endeavour to get back in contact with you as soon as possible, as long as you leave us a message during our opening times. Please leave your young persons name, date of birth and a summary of what you would like to discuss with us.
We can:
- Provide advice relating to referrals into our service.
- Provide you with some advice around appropriate strategies to support your young person.
- Provide brief psychoeducation around Autism and ADHD differences.
- Signpost you to relevant services and sources of support tailored to your young person’s and family’s needs.
We are unable to:
- Change expedition request outcomes.
- Change referral outcomes.
- Provide post-diagnostic support for young people who have a diagnosis of Autism.
The advice line will not be able to answer questions about children who have already been seen by CYPNP. These questions need to be directed to the clinicians involved with the young person.
CYPNP Administration Team
Our Administration team can help with general enquiries about the CYPNP, the assessment process, appointments and whether referrals or documents have been received.
You can contact our team by using 01823 346127 (Monday to Friday: 8am – 4pm) or ChildNDS@somersetft.nhs.uk
On occasions where we may be unable to operate a live line, or the line is engaged, you may be put through to voicemail. Our administrative team will endeavour to get back in contact with you as soon as possible. Please leave your young person’s name, date of birth and a summary of what you would like to discuss with us.
Our team are not able to update you on waitlist or appointment booking times.
CYPNP ADHD Post-Diagnostic Helpline
The CYPNP ADHD nursing team are available to provide advice, guidance and signposting for young people who are on our ADHD post-diagnostic pathway.
This is not a live line therefore you will be put through to voicemail. Our clinicians will endeavour to get back in contact with you as soon as possible, as long as you leave us a message. Please leave your young person’s name, date of birth and a summary of what you would like to discuss with us.
Details for accessing this support can be found on your young person’s clinic letters.
Type of provision
Targeted - This is for people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families
Opening times
| 9am-12pm Wednesdays and Thursdays |
Contact details
| ChildNDS@somersetft.nhs.uk | |
| Telephone | 0303 033 3002 |
Centre information
Accessibility and adjustments
| Wheelchair access | Yes |