Local authority inconsistencies creating academic barriers for children in care
By Lee Peart 13 March 2026
Inconsistence in local authority practice are creating academic barriers for children in care, a new report has found.
High dependency rehabilitation unit brings care closer to home
By Lee Peart 12 March 2026
A new high dependency rehabilitation unit is bringing care closer to home for people with complex mental health needs.
Extension to autism and ADHD referrals announced
By Lee Peart 02 March 2026
Autism (ASD) and ADHD referrals in Lancashire and South Cumbria have been extended until the end of March after healthcare leaders previously announced they would be paused.
'Disconnect' found in specialist diabetes care for adults with mental health problems
By Lee Peart 27 February 2026
A ‘disconnect’ between mental health and specialist diabetes services has been identified in a new report by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB).
Eating disorder spending cuts revealed
By Lee Peart 27 February 2026
Millions of pounds in spending cuts for eating disorder services are planned in England, analysis has revealed.
Call for mental health hubs in every local authority
By Lee Peart 23 February 2026
The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) has called for a mental health Early Support Hub in every local authority.
U-turn on autism and ADHD referrals pause
By Lee Peart 19 February 2026
Healthcare leaders confirmed the removal of a pause on autism and ADHD referrals.
Campaign puts spotlight on underplayed mental health conditions
By Lee Peart 18 February 2026
A six-week campaign is putting the spotlight on six often mistaken or underplayed conditions which can be treated by NHS Talking Therapies.
Young people's mental health services receive funding boost
By Lee Peart 16 February 2026
Early Support Hubs providing mental health support for young people are to receive a £7m funding boost.
MPs launch inquiry into young people's mental health
By Lee Peart 13 February 2026
A new inquiry into children and young people’s mental health has been launched by the Education and Health and Social Care committees.
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