For commissioners
A commissioned CAMHS-equivalent service for your population
For integrated care boards, local authorities, and multi-academy trusts.
In 2022 to 2023, around 270,000 referrals to NHS CAMHS were closed before the child received any treatment (Children’s Commissioner for England). One in five children and young people aged 8 to 25 has a probable mental health disorder (NHS England MHCYP Survey, 2023). The median wait from referral to treatment is 40 days. In the worst-performing integrated care boards, families wait over two years.
Blip Healthcare Ltd is a CQC-registering provider delivering community mental health care for children and young people aged 7 to 25. Assessment within three weeks of referral, from day one of trading. Outcomes measured with RCADS, SDQ, CORE-10, and Goals-Based Outcomes. Quarterly reports published publicly from month nine of trading. Interim case-level data available under NDA from month six.
95%
triaged within five working days
90%
assessed within three weeks
20%
mean RCADS reduction at discharge
4.5/5
family and young person satisfaction
Published outcome targets
These are targets at launch. The first full outcomes report publishes at month nine of trading, covering all cases from opening.
| Measure | Target |
|---|---|
| Triaged within five working days | 95% |
| Assessed within three weeks | 90% |
| In intervention within two weeks of assessment | 90% |
| RCADS anxiety score reduction at discharge | 20% mean reduction |
| SDQ total difficulties reduction at discharge | 15% mean reduction |
| Goals met on Goals-Based Outcomes | 70% |
| Did not attend rate | Under 15% |
| Family and young person satisfaction | 4.5 out of 5 |
| Safeguarding escalated within 24 hours | 100% |
The team
A consultant psychiatrist, senior CAMHS practitioners, an occupational therapist, a family therapist, and youth support workers. Cases go to the full MDT weekly. Clinical decisions are made by clinicians, not a platform algorithm.
The service is led by Vivien Beni, RMN, a Registered Mental Health Nurse with direct NHS CAMHS experience. She is the Registered Manager and Clinical Lead.
Based in Oswestry. Remote delivery from day one. Any commissioner in England can access the service without additional infrastructure.
Inclusions
- Children awaiting NHS CAMHS assessment (bridging support)
- Young people stepping down from Tier 3 or Tier 4
- LAC and post-LAC populations
- Young adults aged 18 to 25 who have aged out of CAMHS
- School-based referrals with emotional, behavioural or neurodevelopmental needs
Age range 7 to 25
The service runs to 25 by design. The CAMHS-to-adult transition at 18 is a documented failure point. Blip covers that cohort without a separate referral pathway.
How commissioning works
- 1Discovery call. 30 minutes with Vivien Beni, Clinical Lead.
- 2Sample data. Case-level outcomes shared under NDA from month six.
- 3Pilot proposal. Typically covering six months of activity.
- 4Pilot delivery. Full outcomes reported at close.
- 5Contract. Block or per-case arrangement based on pilot results.
Speak to our clinical leadership
Fill in the form to request the brochure or arrange a discovery call. We reply within one working day. You can also email enquiries@blip.org.uk directly.