Children and young people's mental health

Health and Social Care Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 29 Jan 2021 Closed: 11 May 2022 Parliament page
The Committee is undertaking an inquiry into Children and Young People’s Mental Health. The inquiry will examine the progress that has been made by Government against their own ambitions to improve children and young people’s mental health provision. We will also consider whether the system should be reformed toward a … Read more
32 Recommendations
8 Conclusions
1 Report
4 Oral sessions
9 Letters
4 Events
Activity timeline 15 events
26 Apr
2022
Correspondence
18 Mar
2022
Report published
17 Mar
2022
Correspondence
17 Mar
2022
Correspondence
9 Dec
2021
Report published
30 Nov
2021
Correspondence
7 Sep
2021
Correspondence
7 Sep
2021
Correspondence
7 Sep
2021
Correspondence
29 Jun
2021
Correspondence
22 Jun
2021
Oral evidence
25 May
2021
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 4 sessions
22 Jun 2021
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Claire Murdoch · NHS England Ms Nadine Dorries · Department of Health and Social Care Professor Tim Kendall · NHS England
25 May 2021
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Bernadka Dubicka · Royal College of Psychiatrists Helen Whately MP · Department of Health and Social Care Julie Bentley · Samaritans Kamena Dorling · Article 39 Louis Appleby · University of Manchester Mark Rowland · Mental Health Foundation Saffron Cordery · NHS Providers Steve Mallen · Zero Suicide Alliance Tom Surrey · Department of Health and Social Care
20 Apr 2021
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Cassandra Harrison · Youth Access Dr Aleisha Clarke · Early Intervention Foundation Hope, Easting Disorder advocate Lucas · Young Minds Professor Pat McGorry · University of Melbourne Professor Peter Fonagy · University College London Shanti Johnson · Maple Primary School, St Albans Tim Bowen · Maple Primary School, St Albans
23 Mar 2021
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Claire Murdoch · NHS England Dame Rachel de Souza · Inspiration Trust Emma Thomas · Young Minds Lynne Green · Kooth Martin Lennon · Flood Re Sophie Corlett · Mind Tim Kendall · NHS England and NHS Improvement
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Eighth Report - Children and young people’s mental health HC 17 9 Dec 2021 40 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
11 results
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1 Recommendation Accepted in Part
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Children and young people’s mental health is an all-society issue.
Children and young people’s mental health is an all-society issue. The problems discussed in this report can only be addressed by Government departments, local government and the health system acting together to promote good mental health and prevent new crises … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts the recommendation in part, stating that while Cabinet committees are the Prime Minister's prerogative, they have retained a cross-government Ministerial group to monitor progress on mental health. This is alongside NHS England and Improvement's Independent Advisory and Oversight Group to ensure targeted and impactful work.
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2 Recommendation Accepted in Part
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Although the full long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the mental health of children...
Although the full long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the mental health of children and young people under the age of 25 is as yet unknown, it is already clear that the mental health needs of these groups have … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts the recommendation in part, committing to a comprehensive national survey every 7 years, with the next one in 2024. They also highlight follow-up surveys conducted in 2020, 2021, and an imminent third wave to understand the pandemic's impact on children and young people's mental health.
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6 Recommendation Accepted in Part
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We expect a full and comprehensive update from the Department on what measures it will...
We expect a full and comprehensive update from the Department on what measures it will implement, how this work will be funded and a timeframe for key outcomes relating to increased early intervention and prevention. We expect this information by … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts the recommendation in part, reporting on ongoing piloting and consultation for mental health waiting time standards. It states it will work with NHSEI on next steps for proposed access and waiting measures, but does not provide the full update by the specified deadline.
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12 Recommendation Accepted in Part
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NHS England & Improvement must accelerate the implementation of the 0–25 offer in every local...
NHS England & Improvement must accelerate the implementation of the 0–25 offer in every local area as a national priority so that young people do not continue to face a cliff edge in accessing the care they require as they … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts this recommendation in part, stating that full implementation depends on annual business planning and future grant confirmations from the Department for Education. The response then details the allocation of over £9.5 million for senior mental health lead training in schools and colleges.
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16 Recommendation Accepted in Part
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We therefore recommend that the Department of Health and Social Care fully fund and scale...
We therefore recommend that the Department of Health and Social Care fully fund and scale up the roll out of Mental Health Support Teams to cover two thirds of schools in England by 2024/25 and 100% by 2027/28.
Government Response
The government accepts the recommendation in part, focusing on the establishment of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and Partnerships (ICPs) through the Health and Care Bill. These bodies will be responsible for local planning and provision of health and social care services, including children and young people's mental health, but the response does not directly commit to the specific MHST rollout targets or funding.
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26 Recommendation Accepted in Part
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Inpatient units have a role to play in treating some of the most severe and...
Inpatient units have a role to play in treating some of the most severe and complex mental health conditions, especially those that are resistant to community treatment. However, in most cases the most compassionate and effective care for children and … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts the recommendation in part, prioritizing community care for children and young people's mental health and shortening initial detention periods under the Mental Health Act. However, it will not introduce more legislative checks for children alone and states that further work is needed to understand the implementation of the Trieste model of care.
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27 Recommendation Accepted in Part
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We therefore recommend that the Department accelerates the shift towards increased community-based provision and a...
We therefore recommend that the Department accelerates the shift towards increased community-based provision and a reduced inpatient bed base as a national priority to ensure that children and young people with the most complex needs receive good quality care in … Read more
Government Response
The government accepted the recommendation in part, rejecting the legislative requirement for monthly independent psychiatrist sign-off for children, but plans to shorten the initial Mental Health Act detention period from six to three months. They also referenced ongoing work to accelerate community-based provision through existing NHS initiatives.
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36 Recommendation Accepted in Part
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We are deeply concerned about the increasing numbers of children and young people who experience...
We are deeply concerned about the increasing numbers of children and young people who experience self-harm and suicide and the quality of care they are able to access. Much more needs to be done to tackle suicide and self-harm amongst … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts the recommendation in part, accelerating the rollout of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) and committing £79 million to expand children and young people's mental health services. They also plan a new CQUIN incentive in April 2022 to improve A&E care for self-harm, requiring 80% of self-harm referrals to receive a biopsychosocial assessment.
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37 Recommendation Accepted in Part
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We recommend that the Department implement a new system of early intervention to support children...
We recommend that the Department implement a new system of early intervention to support children and young people who self-harm and are at risk of committing suicide. Educational settings, as a universal provision, can have an important role to provide … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts the recommendation in part, committing to accelerate the roll-out of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) to cover 25% of the country by FY 2022/23 and 3 million children by FY 2023/24 with additional funding. Education Mental Health Practitioners' training includes competencies for self-harm and low mood, and a new CQUIN incentive will improve care for people who self-harm and attend A&E.
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39 Conclusion Accepted in Part
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Preventing the worst mental health outcomes means first creating the conditions across society that are...
Preventing the worst mental health outcomes means first creating the conditions across society that are conducive to good mental health and wellbeing. We welcome the support provided by the former Minister for Patient Safety, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health to … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts the conclusion in part, planning to launch a public discussion paper to inform a new longer-term mental health strategy, engaging various sectors in a public health approach to mental health.
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40 Recommendation Accepted in Part
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We recommend that each Government Department, led by the Department of Health and Social Care...
We recommend that each Government Department, led by the Department of Health and Social Care should set out specific, measurable objectives for mental health promotion in each policy area. This should include policies that aim to build mental health resilience … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts the recommendation in part, planning to launch a public discussion paper to inform a new longer-term mental health strategy. This strategy aims to drive a wide-ranging conversation about improving mental health and wellbeing.
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Government Response AI assessment · 40 of 32 classified
Accepted 5
Accepted in Part 11
Acknowledged 2
Deferred 9
Not Addressed 13
Total 32 recs + 8 conclusions
Correspondence 9 letters
26 Apr 2022 Correspondence from the Minister of State for Care and Mental Health on Children and young people's mental health
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17 Mar 2022 Correspondence to the Chair of the Liaison Committee on the Government's Response to the Committee's Report on Children and young people's mental health
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17 Mar 2022 Correspondence to the Secretary of State on the Government's Response to the Committee's Report on Children and young people's mental health
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30 Nov 2021 To committee Letter from the Secretary of State on mental health services dated 18.11.21
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7 Sep 2021 To committee Letter from Nadine Dorries to the Chair following up from 22 June evidence session, dated 20.07.21
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7 Sep 2021 To committee Letter from Claire Murdoch and Tim Kendall to the Chair following up from 22 June evidence session, dated 17.08.21
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7 Sep 2021 Children and young people's mental health roundtable transcript, dated 17.05.21
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29 Jun 2021 To committee Letter from the Chief Executive of the Samaritans on the issue of online harms
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18 May 2021 To committee Letter from the National Mental Health Director and National Clinical Director for Mental Health, NHS England on Children and young people's mental health
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