NO
Lucie Russell, director of campaigns, policy and participation, Young Minds
Early intervention is vital in helping support children’s mental health and promoting resilience.
It has been proven time and time again as key to positive mental health and resilience among young people. This is where we would prefer to see resources placed.
What is vital is that support is there to give children help as early as possible. We have questions about how medicals would work practically and what would happen with the data. We also want to know what the pathway from medical assessment to advice, support and care would be.
YES
Mike Rees, Association of Youth Offending Team Managers’ representative for the south west
It is a good idea, but a lot depends on what will be incorporated into a health check and the response if any physical or mental health issues are identified.
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