Mental Health Support
Councils are currently addressing long waiting times for mental health support for young people and investing in early intervention services.
Kensington and Chelsea Council is investing in early intervention services for young people's mental health support, as one in three young people miss out with average waiting times exceeding 300 days, a concern raised by Deputy Youth Mayor Ms. Mayar Abouamna in July 2026. Croydon Council's Health and Wellbeing Board approved its 2025 annual report in July 2026, highlighting progress in mental health support and preventative measures for homelessness.
Croydon's youth services are also set to receive over £4 million in 2026 for early help, mental health support, and youth engagement initiatives, as discussed by the Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee in March 2026. Councils continue to address mental health support, which involves assistance and treatment for individuals experiencing mental health challenges, with Hillingdon's Children, Families, Health & Care Select Committee discussing health services in September 2026.
Key facts
- One in three young people in Kensington and Chelsea miss out on mental health support. Source
- Average waiting times for mental health support for young people in Kensington and Chelsea exceed 300 days. Source
- Croydon Council's Health and Wellbeing Board approved its annual report for 2025 in July 2026. Source
- Croydon's youth services are set to receive over £4 million in 2026 for early help, mental health support, and youth engagement. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council is investing in early intervention services for young people's mental health. Source
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