X’s case is only latest in shocking saga of children’s mental health care

X’s case is only latest in shocking saga of children’s mental health care

ByMatthew Betteridge

Judge’s candour over ‘disgraceful lack of provision’ for vulnerable 17-year-old again highlights CAMHS’ inadequacy – but nothing changes Sir James Munby’s 19-page judgment on X’s situation contains many views expressed with notably more candour than appeal court judges usually deploy. But one in particular will resonate with children with mental health problems and their families who have…

Mental health staff recruitment plan for England

Mental health staff recruitment plan for England

ByMatthew Betteridge

Thousands more mental health workers are to be recruited by the NHS in England, the health secretary has said. The plans involve increasing the number of trained nurses, therapists and other mental health professionals. Jeremy Hunt said it was time to end the “historic imbalance” between mental and physical health services. But Labour says the…