Croydon's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Croydon's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services are currently addressing concerns over lengthy waiting lists for neurodivergent assessments.
Croydon's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are currently facing scrutiny over lengthy waiting lists for neurodivergent assessments. In October 2026, Croydon Council's Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee heard that accessing timely assessments is a primary struggle for the Youth Justice Service, with concerns about waiting lists being raised consistently.
While CAMHS services are largely managed by NHS England and Public Health, a co-opted member of the sub-committee highlighted that concerns about lengthy waiting lists for these services have been raised over several years.
Key facts
- In October 2026, Croydon Council's Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee heard about long waits for neurodivergent assessments. Source
- The Youth Justice Service's primary struggle is accessing timely neurodivergent assessments from CAMHS. Source
- CAMHS services are largely managed by NHS England and Public Health. Source
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