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Shropshire Launches New Children's Mental Health Support
8 Apr
Summary
- New NHS-led mental health program for youth launched in Shropshire.
- Service aims to reduce wait times and improve access to care.
- Support offered for emotional wellbeing, ADHD, autism, and eating problems.
A significant new NHS-led mental health program has been launched in Shropshire to address long waiting times for children and teenagers. This three-year initiative, managed by the Midlands Partnership University NHS Trust (MPFT), aims to provide easier access and earlier support.
The service will offer a single point of contact for information and referrals, ensuring families receive timely assistance. It expands support to cover individuals aged 0-25, addressing emotional wellbeing, ADHD, autism, and eating disorders. Efforts are underway to ensure joined-up care, preventing families from repeating their stories to different providers.
Planned enhancements include an improved digital offering for greater choice in accessing support and targeted pathways for vulnerable groups. MPFT's Managing Director acknowledged past frustrations with delays and emphasized ongoing collaboration with local authorities, schools, and community partners to shape the service over its three-year duration.
