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Recommendation 12
12
Accepted in Part
Paragraph: 63
NHS England & Improvement must accelerate the implementation of the 0–25 offer in every local...
Recommendation
NHS England & Improvement must accelerate the implementation of the 0–25 offer in every local area as a national priority so that young people do not continue to face a cliff edge in accessing the care they require as they transition from children to adult services.
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The government accepts this recommendation in part, stating that full implementation depends on annual business planning and future grant confirmations from the Department for Education. The response then details the allocation of over £9.5 million for senior mental health lead training in schools and colleges.
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63
Government Response
Accepted in Part
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted in Part
55. The government is considering this recommendation. 56. Improving mental health care and support for young adults is a priority for us. We know people aged 18 to 25 can, when trying to access mental health support, face challenges including a lack of care continuity, differing thresholds and concepts of what constitutes mental health need between children and young people, and adult services, and a reported lack of expertise in adult services regarding working with young adults. 57. In FY 2021 to 2022, NHSEI provided an additional £33 million for systems to accelerate plans to support young adults (including students) who fall through the gap of services. NHSEI will continue to direct funding for improving care for young adults including through additional Long Term Plan funding to systems for children and young people’s mental health expansion. This is in addition to funding available to all systems through increases to adult community and crisis baselines. In line with ambitions in the NHS LTP , we have reiterated our commitment that by the end FY 2023 to 2024 no age-based thresholds are in operation and all services are adapted to meet the needs of 18 to 25 year olds.
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