Number Of Children Waiting In A&E With Mental Health Problems Soars, New Figures Show

By manchesterusersnetwork on 19th February 2016   Breaking News..., Depression, Depression Mental Health, Featured News, Featured News 2, Lead Article, Mental Health, UK Parliament  

The total number of cases of under-18s reporting to NHS Accident and Emergency units with 'psychiatric conditions' – and having to wait more than the Government’s target of four hours - has nearly trebled since David Cameron came to power in 2010.

By Paul Waugh The number of children with mental health problems forced to spend long hours in A&E has soared under the Tory-led Government, new figures reveal. The total number of cases of under-18s reporting to NHS Accident and Emergency units with ‘psychiatric conditions’ – and having to wait more than the Government’s target of […]