Quarter of million children denied mental health care
News about NHS children’s mental health services hit a new low point this month, with research by The House publication finding a … Read more
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Charities accuse government of “betrayal” on plan for mental health
Mental health charities say the government’s broken promise to produce a new strategy focused on mental health “risks letting down … Read more
A 39% increase in child referrals for mental health care in England in a year
The number of children in England needing treatment for serious mental health problems has risen by 39% in a year, official data … Read more
NHS mental health services turning away children
A survey by the charity Stem4 has found that children and young people who are anxious, depressed or are self-harming … Read more
Under-18s being denied urgent mental health treatment, say GPs
A survey of GPs across the UK show that they do not feel confident that a young person will receive … Read more