The Nest
Southwark Council is working to secure multi-year funding for The Nest, a youth mental health service, preventing its closure.
Southwark Council is currently working to secure the future of The Nest, an open-access mental health service for children and young people. In July 2026, the council's Executive pledged to protect the service, preventing its scheduled closure in November 2026. Councillor Rebecca Corn, Executive Member for Education and Care, announced that referrals to The Nest will reopen.
To ensure the service's long-term viability, a Gateway 2 report outlining proposals for sustainable, multi-year funding was scheduled for the next Executive meeting after July 2026. Contingency funding has been secured to allow young people currently accessing the service to complete their support.
The Nest provides early intervention for mild to moderate mental health needs for young people in Southwark.
Key facts
- Southwark Council pledged to protect The Nest, preventing its scheduled closure in November 2026. Source
- The council's Executive met on July 20, 2026, to reaffirm its commitment to essential services. Source
- Councillor Rebecca Corn announced that referrals to The Nest will reopen as soon as possible. Source
- A Gateway 2 report outlining proposals for sustainable funding was scheduled for the next Executive meeting. Source
- Contingency funding has been secured to ensure young people can complete their support. Source
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