Children & Young Peoples Mental Health Unit Rated as Good by Care Quality Commission

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust have announced that following an inspection of their child and adolescent mental health ward, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report stating that the overall rating for the Trust remains as ‘Good’.

The inspection took place at Inspire, a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) General Adolescent Unit (GAU), which supports young people ages 13-17 who need additional support in their journey. Inspire offers a safe and therapeutic environment for young people suffering from any form of mental illness who need additional help and support in hospital. The team offer a range of therapeutic interventions and activities, ensuring they work in a compassionate and trauma informed way.

The report published highly praises the service for the quality of service it provides children and young people, noting that, ‘Young people’s outcomes were consistently good and both young people and carers feedback confirmed this’. The staff at the unit were highlighted for the excellent care they provide, it was shared in the report that, ‘Young people said that staff offered lots of reassurance, were kind and understood their needs’.

Justine Rooke, General Manager of the Childrens and Learning Disability division at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, said, “We are delighted by the outcome of the recent inspection from the CQC. This inspection highlights the compassionate, person-centred care our team delivers every day. I’m incredibly proud that young people and their families feel heard, supported and empowered here. From our clean, welcoming environment to our focus on independence, wellbeing, and continuous learning, these findings reflect the dedication and professionalism of every member of staff.”

Dr Samantha McKenzie, Divisional Clinical Lead for Children and Young People’s Services at the Trust said, “The service is particularly pleased that the young person and carer feedback features so positively in the report, as well as the recognition for our staff who put patient experience at the centre of the work they do. I would personally like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our staff for the wonderful culture they promote every day and supporting our young people to live happier and healthier lives.”

Michele Moran, Chief Executive of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, expressed her pride in the recent CQC inspection outcome, “We are immensely proud that the CQC has reaffirmed our 'Good' rating, particularly highlighting the exceptional care provided at our Inspire unit. This recognition reflects the unwavering dedication of our staff to deliver compassionate, person-centred care to young people and their families. It underscores our commitment to continuous improvement and our mission to support the mental health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.”

The inspection was carried out as part of CQC’s continual checks on the safety and quality of healthcare services.