independent review of these services
Kingston councillors are discussing ongoing concerns about children's mental health waiting lists and the implementation of recommendations from an independent review.
Kingston's Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel heard on 22 October 2026 that children's mental health waiting lists remain a concern, despite efforts to improve services. The panel discussed progress in addressing the backlog of referrals for children and young people's mental health services, noting that significant challenges persist in the borough.
An independent review of children's mental health services, published in March 2024, identified five key recommendations. These include implementing a new core delivery model with a lead provider, a shared place-based vision informed by the iThrive framework, and clearer governance and accountability. The review was initiated in December 2023 to assess services and provide improvements.
Key facts
- Kingston's Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on 22 October 2026 to discuss children's mental health waiting lists. Source
- An independent review of children's mental health services was published in March 2024. Source
- The independent review identified five key recommendations for improving services. Source
- The independent review was initiated in December 2023. Source
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