Government Pledges Extra Funding for Mental Health Hubs for Children and Young People

Published on February 27, 2024

The government has pledged millions of pounds in extra funding for early support hubs, expanding access to mental health interventions for children and young people. The Department for Health and Social Care announced on Tuesday that 24 hubs will receive a share of almost £8 million to improve access to early intervention mental health support for those aged 11 to 25. The £8 million plan expands on the government’s October 2023 commitment that £4.92 million would be made available to 10 early support hubs. In total, there are around 70 early support centres in the UK run by local authorities, NHS trusts, and volunteer organisations. These hubs offer mental health services such as counselling, psychological therapies, and group work....

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