Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Review Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Closed
600 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to review Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and consider ways of improving how these are delivered. This could include the operation of a triage service, where young people with complex needs are quickly referred to specialist services.
There are serious issues with the availability of mental health services for children and adolescents, with some children waiting up to two years to receive support. Referrals are being made by GPs and schools but unfortunately children are having to wait too long to get support needed. We believe a Government review could help identify ways of improving the delivery of these services, so that young people receive the support they need, when they need it.
Timeline
| 24 Jan 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Jul 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
600
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
24 Jan 2023
Closed
24 Jul 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.