[senco-forum] CAMHS and "uncooperative" parents

 our CAMHS has closed a case on a child with severe BESD. Although they 
say they are not officially allowed to tell me, they have indicated that 
the case has been closed because the parent missed two appointments and, 
although initally very interested and involved, was then in some way 
"uncooperative".
This is the second time they have closed a case for these sort of reasons.
They say they are under huge pressure (their waiting list is 1 year) and 
so must move on to other cases, rather than pursue those who dont turn 
up/cooperate.
I have offered the school as a venue, even considered offerng staff to 
take him to appointments, although this sets a precedant we couldnt keep 
up. They reply that parental involvement is crucial. I entirely 
understand this, but is the alternative nothing?  Surely at least some 
help could be given with the support of school staff who see the child 5 
hours a day?
This child has a diagnosis of Tourettes and ADHD. What is the legal 
situation? Does this child have no rights to medical treatment?
His statement is in the process of being written. Can I ask for CAMHS to 
be written in? Would they then have to provide treatment/therapy?
If this child's parent was disabled and couldnt get to CAMHS all sorts 
of agencies would be required to commit large  amounts resources to 
ensuring access. Yet noone has time or money to spend on finding ways to 
enable and motivate this parent to access a service she and her son 
desperately need. Almost inevitably in 20 years time the cycle will be 
repeated as this child becomes a parent. Is it any wonder that social 
mobility is declining!
Kate
oops I'm meant to put things in full. CAMHS = Child and Adolescent 
Mental Health Service. BESD= behavioural &, Emotional ,Social 
Difficulties, ADHD =Attention Deficit Disorder.