psychoeducation groups
Kingston upon Thames councils are currently addressing concerns over children's mental health waiting lists, which include psychoeducation groups.
In October 2026, a Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel meeting in Kingston upon Thames heard that children's mental health waiting lists remain a concern. While progress has been made in addressing the backlog of referrals for children and young people's mental health services, which include psychoeducation groups (group sessions designed to educate individuals about mental health conditions and coping strategies), significant challenges persist.
An independent review of these services, which began in December 2023, was published in March 2024. The review identified five key recommendations, including 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.
Key facts
- A Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel meeting in Kingston upon Thames discussed children's mental health waiting lists on 22 October 2026. Source
- An independent review of children's mental health services was published in March 2024. Source
- The independent review identified five key recommendations for children's mental health services. Source
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