Submitted by Samantha Brett on Friday 20th January 2023
Published on Tuesday 24th January 2023
Current status: Open
Open until: Monday 24th July 2023
Current Signatures: 389
(count is updated approximately hourly)
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CAMHS ~ Child ~ Children ~ Delivering ~ delivery ~ health services ~ Madely ~ mentalhealth ~ Operation ~ Schools ~ Specialist ~ The Government ~ Up ~ Years ~ Young people
Review Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
We want the Government to review Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and consider ways of improving how these are delivered. This could include the operation of a triage service, where young people with complex needs are quickly referred to specialist services.
There are serious issues with the availability of mental health services for children and adolescents, with some children waiting up to two years to receive support. Referrals are being made by GPs and schools but unfortunately children are having to wait too long to get support needed. We believe a Government review could help identify ways of improving the delivery of these services, so that young people receive the support they need, when they need it.
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