psychosocial groups
Wandsworth Council is addressing lengthy waiting times for child and adolescent mental health services, particularly for neurodevelopmental conditions.
Wandsworth Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed mental health services in November 2026. A report to the committee stated that some children and young people in Wandsworth face waits of up to 93 weeks for a diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and autism (11243). Demand for the borough’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) has risen by 20% in the last year, leading to significant delays in treatment (11243).
The average wait for CAMHS treatment has doubled over the past four years, increasing from 7.5 weeks to 15 weeks (11243). Referrals for neurodevelopmental conditions, including those with co-morbidities, have grown from 32% of all CAMHS referrals in 2022/23 to 46% (11243). These services provide psychological and social support for children and young people.
Key facts
- Some children and young people in Wandsworth are waiting 93 weeks for a diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions. Source
- Demand for Wandsworth’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) has risen by 20% in the last year. Source
- The average wait for CAMHS treatment in Wandsworth has doubled over the past four years, from 7.5 weeks to 15 weeks. Source
- Referrals for neurodevelopmental conditions grew from 32% of all CAMHS referrals in 2022/23 to 46%. Source
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