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Access to a child mental health service

A comparison of Bangladeshi and non-Bangladeshi families

Newham Child & Family Consultation Service, York House, 411 Barking Rd, London E13 8AL

Anita Anfield, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Braintree, Essex

Anne Sheeran, Clinical Psychologist

North London Forensic Service

AIMS AND METHOD

This was a retrospective case note analysis of all referrals to an inner-London child and family consultation service aiming to examine any changes in patterns of referral and attendance of Bangladeshi and indigenous families over the previous 10-year period.

RESULTS

Bangladeshi referrals increased over the period but remained under-represented compared to indigenous families. They were less likely to attend an initial appointment, but once engaged with the service dropout rates were unaffected by ethnicity.

CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS

Improved communication between the department, families and referrers may help to increase understanding of the function of the department and lead to more equitable uptake of services in the future.