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New NHS Service Boosts Child Mental Health Support
14 Feb
Summary
- New child and adolescent mental health service launches April 1st.
- Service expands current BeeU provision for up to 25-year-olds.
- Focus on earlier help, joined-up care, and reduced inequalities.
Shropshire is set to benefit from an enhanced NHS service dedicated to the mental health and emotional wellbeing of its young population. Midlands Partnership University NHS Trust (MPFT) will deliver this new initiative, building upon and replacing its existing BeeU service. The program commences on April 1st and is slated to run for three years, aiming to provide earlier intervention and support for individuals up to 25 years old.
The expanded service prioritizes joined-up care and an improved digital offering. MPFT also intends to actively reduce inequalities in access and outcomes, especially for vulnerable children, including those in care and with special educational needs and disabilities. Specialized support for autism and ADHD will be strengthened, alongside increased community-based resources for eating difficulties and disorders.
Furthermore, the initiative includes continued expansion of mental health support teams within local schools, with the goal of reaching all educational institutions by 2030. Existing BeeU service users will have their care seamlessly transitioned. MPFT acknowledges evolving community needs and is committed to shaping the service's future evolution through local community involvement.
