Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition (CYPMHC)

Chair of the Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition Amy Whitelock Gibbs responds to the publication of the Darzi Review. Read the response on our website: https://lnkd.in/e__AC2dX

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have published a new report: ‘From left behind to leading the way: a blueprint for transforming child health services in England’.   The report calls on the UK government to commit to restoring health services for children in England. Across seven themes, it sets out a series of detailed and intersectional recommendations. These are intended to act as a guide to the transformational change that is needed across child health services in England. 1. Ensuring fair funding for children. 2. Prioritising children in Integrated Care Systems. 3. Supporting a sustainable child health workforce. 4. Improving data and digital. 5. Reducing pressure on urgent and emergency care. 6. Reinvesting in community health services. 7. Improving the interface between primary and secondary care.   Underpinning this is a call for ambitious action on to prevent illness and address the wider determinants of health with a child health in all policies approach.   Read the report ⬇ https://lnkd.in/erux-MgA

This week marks the return to school for many pupils, we're wishing all pupils a positive start to the school year and thinking of those who may be struggling with the school return💜✏️ You can find support resources on our website: https://lnkd.in/ejUU9hKV

Children’s wellbeing is in decline. The Children’s Society’s Good Childhood Report 2024 highlights concerns around unhappiness and low wellbeing amongst children and young people in the UK. The Government must begin a national mission to overturn the decline in children’s wellbeing 👇 https://lnkd.in/dvF4yXvZ #GoodChildhoodReport 

In the recent Kings Speech, the Government committed to reforming the new Mental Health Act 👩⚖️ In this blog we re-cap on the progress made reforming the Act to date, and what the Bill should include for children and young people⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eBQmRxin

A new study by the University of Cambridge and the National Children's Bureau shows serious issues when children and young people with social work involvement for current concerns or experiencing poverty try to access mental health services (CAMHS). The analysis of over 71,000 health records shows that children and young people who are being supported by social workers or are on child protection plans were far more likely to be rejected by CAMHS than their peers, and not get the treatment and support they may urgently need. Children on child protection plans are twice as likely to be turned away by NHS mental health services, while children and young people with other general social work involvement are three times more likely to be rejected. Records also show that children and young people living in the most deprived areas were twice more likely to be rejected than those from the richest areas. The #ChildrenAtTheTable campaign advocates for all children and young people to get the support they need, regardless of their or their family’s situation. The Children’s Charities Coalition is calling on the Government to ensure all children have equal access to mental health services. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQxkwaQg

Last week we released a new report A Dual Crisis: The hidden link between poverty and mental health with Centre for Mental Health and Save the Children UK. We spoke to young people and parents to gather their views. Let's unpack what we found ⬇ Rates of child poverty and mental health have both increased in recent years📈 4.3 million children in the UK are living in poverty, and around one in five 8-25 year olds has a diagnosable mental health problem. These rates are four times as high for children living in poverty. Rates of poverty are also twice as high for Asian and Black families compared to white families. This means that children and young people from racialised communities are ‘overexposed’ to the dual risks of poverty and poor mental health Young people described feeling worried about sharing their struggles with their parents and parents described feelings of isolation and stress. The social security system, which is supposed to support families, is often leading to increased pressure on them. Inadequate benefits and increased use of sanctions and conditionality are driving poor mental health and causing additional stress. To tackle this we’re calling on the government to: 🟣Tackle the root causes of mental ill health 🟣Increase financial support for families 🟣Reform conditionality and employment support 🟣Increase and lock in available support 🟣Fund the MH system 🟣Roll out MH support in schools Read the full report on our website👇 https://lnkd.in/eQaNeyf3

🚨Our new research with @savechildrenuk @CentreforMH highlights the devastating impact poverty has on mental health🚨 Children are being failed by the state’s inability to combat the dual crises of poverty and mental health. The Government must deliver on its pledge of a child poverty strategy alongside a cross-government mental health plan #ADualCrisis https://lnkd.in/dy8KXmWy

The Government has committed to reforming the Mental Health Act! 🔊 We were pleased to see that what we as a sector have long been calling for was mentioned in yesterdays Kings Speech. This marks a positive step in the right direction for the mental health of babies, children and young people and provides a vital opportunity to strengthen the rights and safeguards of people admitted to inpatient care. It is crucial that the specific needs of CYP are considered thoroughly in this process. Read our full response here⬇️ https://lnkd.in/et7AdEwg #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAct

We were pleased to see that what we as a sector have long been calling for was mentioned in yesterdays Kings Speech. This marks a positive step in the right direction for the mental health of babies, children and young people and provides a vital opportunity to strengthen the rights and safeguards of people admitted to inpatient care. It is crucial that the specific needs of CYP are considered thoroughly in this process. Read our full response here⬇️ https://lnkd.in/et7AdEwg