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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Children and Young People Mental Health Early Support Hubs

27 February 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Maria Caulfield Con Lewes

Children & FamiliesMental Health

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government is providing an additional 3 million in 2024/25 to fund Early Support Hubs for children and young people's mental health.
  • This brings the total investment for the programme to nearly 8 million in the current financial year.
  • The evaluation of the hubs will report its findings by Summer 2025 to inform potential future expansion.

Issue summary

The statement discusses additional funding for Early Support Hubs to provide quicker mental health support for children and young people.

Action requested

The government is providing an additional £3 million, bringing the total investment to almost £8 million in 2024/25, to fund 24 hubs across England. This evaluation will report its findings by Summer 2025 and aims to inform potential future expansion of the model.

Key facts

  • The government is providing an additional £3 million for Early Support Hubs.
  • A total of £7.92 million from HM Treasury’s Shared Outcomes Fund is available in 2024/25, supporting 24 hubs.
  • Evaluation findings will be reported by Summer 2025.
  • The programme covers over 3 million children or around 35% of pupils in schools and colleges.
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