Eighth Report - Children and young people’s mental health
Select Committee
Health and Social Care Committee
HC 17
9 December 2021
Government response
Government Response to the Health and Social Care Committee Report on Children and young people's mental health · published 18 Mar 2022
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 34
During the pandemic, children and young people’s mental health has significantly worsened and the scale...
Conclusion
During the pandemic, children and young people’s mental health has significantly worsened and the scale of the backlog mean that the NHS will not be able to treat its way out of this crisis. The need for early intervention and …
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the committee's findings regarding the worsening mental health of children and young people. It describes significant progress in expanding access to services through existing commitments and initiatives but also accepts there is still unmet need and challenges due to the pandemic, with future plans contingent on funding settlements.
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
Para 35
The Department of Health and Social Care—in partnership with the Department for Education and all...
Recommendation
The Department of Health and Social Care—in partnership with the Department for Education and all other relevant Government departments—must take radical steps to shift the focus in mental health provision towards early intervention and prevention. This must ensure that all …
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Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation in part, acknowledging commitment to supporting systems and services to address local variation. They state they will continue to publish local progress on access and spend through the NHS mental health dashboard, but do not detail radical steps or plans for faster roll-out of MHSTs, community hubs, or digital support.
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