Published on: April 1, 2025
Compass Bloom have been working together with partners and local providers in the Central and West Lancashire region to produce a ‘Mapping Document’.
The aim of this ‘Mapping Document’ is to support children, young people, parents, carers and schools, to find the correct service for a child or young person; to make the process of finding the correct mental health support service, as easy as can be. The ‘Mapping Document’ was produced in response to an identified need from schools in the local area. Anne, the service Manager at Compass Bloom, explained that ‘The document was initially intended for schools to use as a resource, but as more people have got involved, it is evident that it is also useful for other professionals and families.’
The document provides signposting and contact information to relevant services in the area, linked to a wide range of presenting difficulties such as Friendship, Sleep, Bullying and ADHD Specific Support. The Mapping Document focuses on early intervention and the ‘Getting Help’ section on the THRIVE Framework (discussed in detail within the Mapping Document).
The South Ribble and Chorley Mapping Document had a successful launch on the 12th March, and can be found on the Compass Bloom website. Compass Bloom have taken the lead on this project, hosting it on the Compass website and managing the page. In exciting news, Team Leader for Chorley Mia Leyland shared that the service ‘have since been asked to present at a variety of local meetings, including the Early Help Partnership Meeting.’
Compass Bloom plan to create ‘Mapping Documents’ for the whole of the Central and West Lancashire region; the Preston area Mapping Document is under work and will be finalised soon. Following this, there are plans to produce a Mapping Document for West Lancashire.
Service Manager Anne highlighted that ‘The document has been very well received and more agencies are asking to be added.’
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