He said inpatient beds were few or non-existent for some services, there were no adolescent forensic services, and the workforce was dwindling.
The issue of beds will be raised by the CAMHS Implementation Advisory Group next month.
Clarke also criticised the lack of ring-fenced funding. He said: "It is time the Assembly either directly funded its CAMHS strategy or gave up the pretence that it is committed to it."
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
