There is growing evidence that increasing numbers of children are struggling to access support from the NHS for mental health problems.
The NSPCC’s Childline advice service recently reported an eight per cent rise in the number of children who called it seeking counselling over mental health concerns (see graphics).
A recent survey of 10,000 teachers by the National Education Union found that 80 per cent believed mental health support had deteriorated over the past two years.
Meanwhile, a report published in December by the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) includes a host of examples of where children are finding it harder to access services, and criticises a number of key policies developed by the government for their failure to properly address the issue.
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