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We’re pleased to share an important update about the future of Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in North Central London (NCL).

Across NCL, four NHS trusts—including NLFT—currently provide essential CAMHS support for children, young people, and families. While each trust brings valuable expertise and innovation, we know the system can feel complex and, at times, difficult to navigate. That’s why we’re working towards a new, more coordinated model that puts young people at the centre.

A new Community CAMHS Provider Collaborative is being developed to improve how services work together across the region. The aim is to simplify access, reduce inefficiencies, and improve outcomes for young people and families by strengthening collaboration among NHS partners.

The collaborative—currently in its shadow form—is scheduled to become fully operational from 1 April 2026, subject to final approval by the NCL Integrated Care Board (ICB) in September 2025.

Find out more here: Community CAMHS provider collaborative | North London NHS Foundation Trust