Child mental health services 'unfit'

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Child mental health services 'unfit'

Postby annie » 05 Nov 2014, 09:04

Now why does this not surprise me? Mental Health has always been the poor relation along with Pain Management.


There are "serious and deeply ingrained problems" with child and adolescent mental health services, officials warn.

The Health Select Committee says the whole system - from prevention and early intervention through to inpatient services - has issues.

While demand for care is rising, in many parts of the country funding is being frozen or cut.

The government said it had launched a taskforce to drive up standards, and was investing money in mental health
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29895921
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