The lack of national outcome data makes it difficult to chart young clients' progress and the effectiveness of different forms of treatment. It also makes it hard to make informed decisions on the most cost-effective allocation of scarce resources.
The Place2Be is a charity providing rapid-response counselling to children and parents in 172 UK schools. We collect data to improve service provision and to demonstrate the effectiveness of early intervention. Our research indicates that every £1 spent on our services saves society £6.
We are proof that charities can provide robust and cost-effective mental health services for young people. It is in everyone's interests that there is strong comparative data to ensure high standards and improve outcomes for troubled young people.
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