Child of the North

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Children and young people’s mental health is at crisis, with services overwhelmed and families struggling.
Nearly 1 in 5 primary school children now have a probable mental health disorder and 385,000 children are still waiting for support
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What next for Children's Mental Health in the North of England?

At @UKLabour Party Conference, this panel will examine the recent Child of the North APPG report, hear from children with lived experience, and ask what government should do to support children's mental health.

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This week marked the expansion of Free School Meals across England, something we have campaigned for since 2023.  
 
We are proud that government is listening to the evidence on what is needed to support life-long health and reduce inequalities.  

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Different contexts, common aspirations 🤝

This #YouthDay, we want to spotlight the reality of growing up in the North.

Young people face unequal challenges. Our reports highlight the impact of poverty on children in the North, from worsening mental health to increasing obesity.

Current mental health support services are facing unprecedented demand and buckling under the pressure; one in four children referred for specialist mental health support are rejected.

Read why shifting to a preventative mental health system is essential: healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/Bu…