Delays to good healthcare for children risks failing their future, says watchdog The Care Quality Commission has published its annual report on the overall state of health and social care in England. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024
Nearly 1.5m 18 and under referred for mental health support in 2022 – charity YoungMinds called for the Government to commit to a plan that drives down the number of young people needing mental health support. The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
Number of children needing help for serious mental health problems soars NHS data shows rise to more than a million referrals last year The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023
39% rise in number of children needing help for serious mental health problems The data includes children who are suicidal, self-harming, suffering serious depression or anxiety, and those with eating disorders. The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023
Over 20 children rushed to hospital due to eating disorders every day and it's soaring Charities described the numbers as 'deeply concerning' with 7,665 under-18s in England hospitalised with anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders over course of a year Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022
Swamped NHS mental health services turning away children, say GPs Exclusive: survey lays bare extent of help denied by CAMHS to under-18s who are struggling mentally The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2022