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Empower programme eligibility

Empower aims to support young people aged 11-12 to manage their psychological wellbeing and physical health to fulfil a happier, healthier lifestyle.

Derby County Community Trust will be unable to provide a place when: 

  • The young person being referred is on a waiting list or already accessing CAMHS services
  • Where an alternative specialist service would be more appropriate
  • Where a young person is having treatment for OCD, PTSD, eating disorders or trauma, moderate or longstanding depression symptoms, conduct disorder
  • Self-harm which is moderate to severe in nature and requires medical attention or where there is a risk of death or serious injury by misadventure
  • Complexity of presentation is not suitable for the programme 
  • The child is in a current mental health crisis

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