Context
The MP is concerned about the lack of access to child and adolescent mental health services in her constituency, citing specific cases where families have been waiting for extended periods without necessary support.
Question
I am concerned about many constituents in Tamworth coming to me in desperate need of support for their children. Those include Kate whose daughter is at crisis point and has been without a psychiatrist since November; Roger who has waited 18 months for an autism referral for his daughter; and Jess waiting for an ADHD assessment for her son. Will the Minister explain what action she is taking so that children, parents and families in my constituency can get the support they need?
Answer from Maria Caulfield
Through the investment we are putting in, particularly in the hon. Lady's local area, there are a number of initiatives to help support children and young people with their mental health. The Sandbox scheme supports those in the south Staffordshire area; Malachi provides family support across Tamworth and east Staffordshire; Combined Wellbeing covers north Staffordshire as an online resource; Family Wellbeing Service for ages 5-18 with mild to moderate needs; Staffordshire Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service for ages 5-18. I recommend constituents look up these funded services to improve mental health care in her local area.
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