Children, Adolescents & Families Team - CAF Team
Our Children, Adolescents & Families (CAF) Team support children, young people and their families with a whole range of issues and problems that may be affecting their health and wellbeing. We can help you to feel more empowered, build your confidence and enable you to take greater control of your life. Support is person centered and tailored to your individual needs.
CAF Link Workers will provide support and advice to children and young people who are experiencing issues with low level mental health, family relationships, education & training, health & wellbeing, special education needs & disabilities, and traumatic life events.
Ages of young people we support:
- 8 – 18 years old
- Under 8's please speak to your GP
How the CAF team support:
Our CAF Link workers:
- Enable young people by developing strategies and techniques to improve wellbeing
- Are a central point of contact for young people and their families, can be actively involved in managing their care, advocating for them, and developing personalised care and support plans
- Help young people and their families to make good choices and be empowered to address changes.
Benefits of the CAF service:
- Positive change to wellbeing and mental health
- Improved confidence, motivation, and self esteem
- Participate in new activities and learn new skills
- Make positive changes for a better quality of life
CAF Shortcuts:
Where/how to access the support/ Make a referral
If you feel you or someone you know would benefit from the CAF service - please contact your GP who can make a referral
Meet the Team
The CAF Team are based in the following PCN areas:
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Wyre Forest Network of Independent Practices
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Rachel Day - Social Prescriber
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Gemma Bowen - Care Coordinator
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| Wyre Forest | |
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Louise Tanner - Social Prescriber (Team Lead)
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Thalia Hopkins - Care Coordinator
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| Bromsgrove | |
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Abbie Kemp - Social Prescriber (Team Lead)
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Bridget Nesbet - Social Prescriber
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Amy Taylor - Social Prescriber
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Willow Bourne - Care Coordinator
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Hayley Mole - Care Coordinator
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Liz Gibbons - Care Coordinator
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Chloe Bordiss - Care Coordinator
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Demi Westwood - Care Coordinator
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| Droitwich & The Rurals | |
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Candice Virr - Social Prescriber
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| The Vale | |
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Molly Edwards - Social Prescriber
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