Virtual leads to improve mental health of looked-after children

Derren Hayes
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Leaders back calls from an expert working group for the creation of virtual mental health leads for children in care, but warn they must be sufficiently funded and have the power to ensure provision is put in place.

A government-appointed expert working group recommends the creation of virtual mental health leads in all areas to co-ordinate and oversee support for looked-after children. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
A government-appointed expert working group recommends the creation of virtual mental health leads in all areas to co-ordinate and oversee support for looked-after children. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

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