Red Kite View – Children and Young People’s Mental Health service provides specialist inpatient mental healthcare for young people aged 13 to 18 and their families across West Yorkshire. This dedicated service, a vital part of Children and Young People’s Mental Health provision in the region, aims to keep young individuals closer to their home communities during their treatment. Inpatients at Red Kite View are always cared for within 25 miles of their residence, ensuring continuity and family connection throughout their journey to recovery.
Operating in close collaboration with community CYPMHS (also known as CAMHS) teams throughout West Yorkshire, Red Kite View ensures a seamlessly integrated approach to treatment for young service users with complex mental health needs. This collaborative effort underlines a commitment to providing the best possible joined-up care.
Admission to this specialist NHS service, Red Kite View – Children and Young People’s Mental Health, is strictly by referral. We do not accept self-referrals. Referrals are exclusively received from community CYPMHS teams when a young person's needs necessitate an inpatient admission. For general enquiries regarding Red Kite View, you can contact the office directly on 01138557150.
Beyond the critical mental health care provided, Red Kite View places a strong emphasis on education. A dedicated education team, supported by the Medical Needs Teaching Service (MNTS), delivers comprehensive teaching in modern, spacious classrooms on the first floor. These include specialist areas for Maths, English, and Science. Highly skilled and enthusiastic subject specialists provide daily lessons, employing engaging and creative teaching methods. Each young person receives a bespoke timetable, balancing one-to-one and group sessions, core subjects, study support, and various creative enrichment activities. This approach ensures education is tailored to their individual academic background and future aspirations. A personalised education plan meticulously documents their achievements and activities, a record highly valued by schools and colleges upon their return. Specialist Learning Mentors and Higher Level Teaching Assistants further enhance educational and engagement opportunities, including crucial support for post-16 options and pastoral care to facilitate smooth reintegration into mainstream education.
The multidisciplinary team at Red Kite View – Children and Young People’s Mental Health comprises a wide array of professionals, including doctors, nurses, healthcare support workers, occupational therapists, social workers, drama therapists, activities coordinators, psychologists, family therapists, and dieticians. All work in concert to deliver holistic care.
