Provide funding for mental wellbeing staff for children in schools and college

We want the Government to provide funding for mental wellbeing staff for schools and colleges to help identify and provide early intervention for mental health issues faced by children.

This petition closed on 18 May 2023 with 1,368 signatures


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We believe this is essential as mental health conditions have become more common among children and young people and waiting times for CAHMS increasing. New mental wellbeing staff could help reduce referrals by identifying and providing early intervention.


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