CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Early day motion 490, tabled 6 November 2014 by Barry Sheerman (Labour). Signed by 20 members.

That this House commends the work undertaken by YoungMinds which indicates that two-thirds of local authorities in England have reduced their Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) budget since 2010; notes that one local authority, in response to YoungMinds' inquiry, confirmed that there had been a cut in its spending of 41 per cent since 2010; further notes that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines advise that families should get CAMHS diagnostic assessment within three months of referral; and further notes that across the country this target is being missed, with families reporting that in some cases they are waiting years for effective support and advice.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Conservative 3, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.