The 2000 Tomorrows initiative, a collaborative effort involving local authorities, NHS partners, and other professionals, is now operational and accepting referrals and consultations. This project aims to strengthen community-based support for young people facing highly complex mental health, behavioural, and social care challenges.
At the core of 2000 Tomorrows are small, clinically led, multi-agency teams. These multidisciplinary teams provide additional expertise and support that can wrap around young people, their families, and existing services. The goal is to prevent escalation of issues and improve overall outcomes.
The project's name, 2000 Tomorrows, was suggested by young people involved in its development. It signifies the number of days young people miss out on when they are unable to leave hospital despite being medically fit, including children in A&E and various hospital wards.
Key ambitions for the initiative include promoting earlier intervention, enhancing relationships between health and social care sectors, fostering mutual understanding among professionals, supporting networks around children before crises occur, and building systemic confidence in addressing complex health concerns.
Both pilot programmes are backed by funding from the NHS North Central and East London (NCEL) CAMHS Provider Collaborative and are working closely with the London Innovation and Improvement Alliance (LIIA). An independent evaluation partner, UCL Partners, will assess the pilots.
Contacts for the initiative include Pam Dudman (Pam.Dudman@newham.gov.uk) for Newham, Rachel James (Rachel.James@camden.gov.uk) for Camden, Sheron Hosking (Sheron.Hosking@nhs.net) for the North Central East London Provider Collaborative, and David Garland (David.Garland@londoncouncils.gov.uk) for the London Innovation and Improvement Alliance.
