CRI's Young Peoples' Services have been noted for their multi agency facilitation (Youth Task Force: 'Action Plan' P14) and this is at the forefront of our work in providing our new service in Wakefield. Our experience with the WISMS service has been a shared goal of clinical excellence and improved service user experience underpinned by evidenced outcomes that reflect the holistic impact of a fully integrated treatment model. These goals are being driven by WISMS with a genuine enthusiasm and conviction to improve services for the local community and a determination that will ensure all local services meet the required standards of communication, liaison and professional competence needed to become a model of good practice. This is exemplified in the 'Commissioning for Outcomes' initiative already in operation and the drive demonstrated by the key stakeholders in progressing this work.'

Paul Townsley, CRI, Senior Director, North and Midlands.
November 2008