Executive Director for People's Services
Hammersmith and Fulham's Executive Director for People's Services recently highlighted significant health needs among young people in the Youth Justice Service.
In June 2026, Jacqui McShannon, Executive Director for People's Services, highlighted significant health needs among young people in Hammersmith and Fulham's Youth Justice Service. A report to the Health and Wellbeing Board revealed a high prevalence of mental health issues, speech and language difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders. The Executive Director emphasised the importance of early intervention and partnership working to address these issues and reduce reoffending.
This discussion concerned the work of the Youth Justice Service Wellbeing Team, which is embedded within the service to identify and address these needs early. The Executive Director for People's Services oversees such initiatives within the council.
Key facts
- Jacqui McShannon, Executive Director for People's Services, highlighted significant health needs in the Youth Justice Service in June 2026. Source
- A report to the Health and Wellbeing Board in June 2026 detailed high prevalence of mental health issues among young people in the Youth Justice Service. Source
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