Recent figures show a concerning rise in the number of children waiting for mental health services, specifically for psychologists and speech therapists. The waiting list has increased by 7,000 since 2021, with the number of children waiting over a year for an appointment skyrocketing from 3,900 to almost 11,000 by the end of last year. This trend emphasizes that geographical location affects the speed at which children can access these essential services, revealing critical disparities in mental health support across regions.
The number of children waiting more than a year to see a psychologist has risen from over 3,900 in 2021 to almost 11,000 at the end of last year - a jump of around 7,000.
New figures reveal that where children live influences how fast they get an appointment, indicating a disparity in accessibility to mental health services.
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