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Major boost for children leaving care with free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services.
Government launches independent review to look at rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services and what is driving it.
School mental health support rollout to reach up to 900,000 more pupils this year, covering six in ten children across the country.
Natural England is joining forces with the NHS to run free sessions across Cornwall for primary aged children and a parent or carer.
Existing emergency measures banning the sale and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones will be made indefinite, following official advice from medical experts.
Temporary ban on prescription and supply of puberty blockers extended.
A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early development.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Thousands of children and young people will benefit from expanded mental health hubs as the government will offer more funding for local communities.
The government has announced almost £5 million to fund early support hubs nationwide to deliver mental health support for children and young people.
Government pledge to reduce England’s suicide rate within 2 and a half years with launch of new national suicide prevention strategy.
Family Hubs offer early support to families and young children to help them overcome difficulties and build strong relationships.
£10 million to extend senior mental health lead training to reach more schools and colleges
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Schools and colleges to benefit from a trained senior mental health lead for those who need support
Millions more children and young people will have access to significantly expanded mental health services, backed by £79 million.
PM Boris Johnson has appointed Dr. Alex George as Youth Mental Health Ambassador.
A new joint report shows that more children with mental health needs are getting the right support at the right time.
State of the Nation report provides an in-depth picture of the experiences of children and young people during the pandemic and how it affected their wellbeing
New government research into teenage mental health issues could unlock quicker diagnosis and better support from health facilities and schools.
£3.3 million is being spent to expand 23 local projects to help prevent mental illness in children and young people.
Ofsted has published guidance for inspectors for new series of joint inspections focusing on children’s mental health.
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