BICS criteria and referral process for practitioners

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Who can be referred to us

Social difficulties may include:

  • friendships issues
  • peer relationship difficulties
  • social anxiety
  • family relationship difficulties
  • persistent difficulties managing relationships
  • isolation/struggling to go out

Emotional difficulties may include:

  • disturbed by traumatic event
  • problems in attachment to parent/carer
  • gender discomfort issues
  • difficulty in managing temper/anger
  • emotional regulation

Behavioural difficulties may include:

  • poor eye contact
  • repetitive problematic behaviours
  • difficulties sitting still or concentrating
  • verbal or physical aggression/defiance
  • toileting concerns
  • eating issues
  • unexplained physical symptoms
  • restrictive or ritualistic behaviours
  • disturbed sleep or sleep issues
  • self-care issues
  • school refusing difficulties

Mental health difficulties may include:

  • anxiety
  • phobias
  • obsessions and compulsions
  • trauma
  • panic attacks
  • depression
  • self-harm behaviours

Make a referral

We can help you if the child or young person lives in Barnet, or goes to a Barnet school and is struggling with social, emotional or behavioural issues.

If the CYP is known to the Local Authority you can refer via our ‘BICS request for service’ form within LCS/EHM, external agencies and parents can also make referrals via The Universal Plus Form

For any Local Authority staff wanting to refer a child or young person you are already working with:

  • you must complete a separate ‘BICS request for service’ form completed for each child you refer.
  • please do not press the ‘Start BICS referral and consultation option’ on the front page of the CYPs profile as this is solely for BICS staff and will delay the processing of your request
  • the Universal Plus Form is generally reserved for external agencies and whilst we would still accept one completed by internal colleagues, you may find it easier and faster to complete the ‘BICS request for service’ form.

If you are not sure if we are the right service for you, give us a call to discuss.

Contact us

Email: BICS@barnet.gov.ukExternal link for general enquiries
Phone: 020 8359 3130 (9am to 5pm)

Please note that BICS is not an emergency service, and should you have any immediate risk concerns you should contact MASH or call 999.