Labour Candidate's Claims over CAHMS Service Disputed by NHS Forth Valley Who Say There Has Been 'Significant Investment'

Labour candidate's claims over CAHMS service disputed by NHS Forth Valley who say there has been 'significant investment'

A war of words has broken out between a politician and health bosses over care provision for children and adolescents with mental health issues.

Further progress on child mental health waiting times

Staff praised as national target is exceeded again The national standard on waiting times for children and young people accessing mental health services has been met for the second quarter in row. Latest Public Health statistics show 91.6% of those referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) were seen within 18 weeks from January to March – the Scottish Government standard is 90%. The figure is an increase from 90.6% for the …

'Extremely alarming': 164 children waiting over a year for mental health care

In the past year, the number of children waiting over a year for CAMHS support has risen from 137 to 164.

Continued progress on child mental health waiting times

The national standard on waiting times for children and young people accessing mental health services has been met for the second quarter in row. Latest Public Health statistics show 91.6% of those referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) were seen within 18 weeks from January to March - the Scottish Government standard is 90%.