The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (CAMHS STW) is excited to announce its enhanced digital emotional wellbeing offer launches on 1 July.
The new arrangements follow a rigorous procurement process by contract provider Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and forms an important part of CAMHS STW’S three-year transformation.
From 1 July, the service will be working with new digital partners Xyla, and BFB Labs. This will replace the partnerships formed during the previous contract, which will come to an end on 30 June, and follows extensive engagement with children, families and carers over the last 12 months.
What’s different about the new digital offer?
Children, young people and families will be able to access this new support via the service’s website.
The new digital therapy offer will be delivered by BFB Labs and is called Lumi Nova. Lumi Nova: Tales of Courage is a digital therapeutic mobile game supporting children with fears, worries and anxiety. Designed for children aged 7-12 years, it helps them reflect on their feelings, build resilience, and learn lifelong skills to self-manage their worries via a fun intergalactic adventure.
What’s different about the new specialist offer?
Children, young people and families will be able to access this new support, provided by Xyla, via an onward referral from CAMHS STW. Xyla is a trusted NHS partner, working to deliver neurodevelopmental services for children and young people aged 0–25 years. Its service includes triage, assessment and treatment pathways for ADHD and autism, delivered by experienced multidisciplinary clinicians in line with national guidance.
Since 2018, Xyla has supported NHS services to reduce waiting times and improve access to assessment. It works closely with local partners, including schools, to ensure a coordinated approach and clear, personalised support for children, young people, and their families.
Please be aware that new registrations via our existing partners have now closed prior to the new service provision launching on 1 July. Children, young people and families seeking online support can continue to visit CAMHS STW’s website where they will be able to find links to other support, ahead of the new offer getting underway.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Children and Adolescents Mental Health services (CAMHS) Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin