NHS data on mental health services for the young are not fit for purpose

February 19, 2025 by lse.ac.uk

NHS data on mental health services for the young are not fit for purpose

A growing number of young people have mental health needs, but Allen Joseph and Whitney Crenna-Jennings point out that the NHS underestimates waiting times for treatment. The government aims to reduce waiting times for healthcare, with many patients waiting over 18 weeks. Data on young people accessing mental health services is flawed due to imprecise definitions; current statistics may not reflect actual treatment initiation. Inaccurate data hampers resource allocation and reform effectiveness. Reliable data on waiting times are crucial for effective policymaking and improving healthcare access.

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