children's mental health waiting lists
Kingston upon Thames is currently addressing persistent challenges in reducing children's mental health waiting lists.
Kingston upon Thames' Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel heard on 22 October 2026 that significant challenges persist in addressing the backlog of referrals for children and young people's mental health services. While progress has been made, concerns remain regarding the time children and young people wait for mental health services.
These ongoing efforts follow an independent review of services, which was published in March 2024. The review identified five key recommendations, including implementing a new core delivery model with a lead provider and establishing clearer governance and accountability.
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