Most recent data from NHS England finds that 20% of eight to 16-year-olds had a probable mental disorder in 2023 while analysis from the Children's Commissioner for England shows that in March this year 28% of young people referred to children's mental health services in 2022/23 were still waiting for support.
All three main parties – The Conservatives, Labour Party and Liberal Democrats – have made pledges in a bid to tackle the children’s mental health crisis, with both Labour and the Lib Dems committing to placing mental health practitioners in every school.
Meanwhile, physical health services for children, commitments around equal access to sports and sex education set to dominate the agenda over the coming weeks.
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