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RCPsych raises concerns over planned spending cuts to children’s eating disorder services as referrals rise
RCPsych raises concerns over planned spending cuts to children’s eating disorder services as referrals rise

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has identified plans that would result in funding cuts for children and young people’s eating disorder services in more than half of areas across England.

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05Mar by RCPsych Press Office
Time to act: Hundreds of children sent out of area for mental health treatment
Time to act: Hundreds of children sent out of area for mental health treatment

Our analysis of the latest NHS England data shows a shocking 319 children and adolescents in England were forced to travel out of their area for mental health treatment from December 2023 to November 2024.

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08Feb by RCPsych Press Office
“NHS planning guidance gives commissioners autonomy but must not come at expense of people with mental illness” says RCPsych
“NHS planning guidance gives commissioners autonomy but must not come at expense of people with mental illness” says RCPsych

RCPsych President, Dr Lade Smith CBE, comments on new NHS planning guidance for 2025/26.

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31Jan by RCPsych Press Office

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