Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
Inadequate CAMHS resources amid rising demand
The earlier warning
Robyn Skilton · 7 Aug 2022 · Penelope Schofield, West Sussex
“Despite the increase in numbers accessing CAMHS there has not been any relative increase in resources to meet this demand and therefore the current position is is unsustainable and it is putting many young people's lives at risk.”
judiciary.uk/…/robyn-skilton-prevention-of-future-deaths-report
What was promised
Stated action 1 · response to Robyn Skilton (7 Aug 2022) · stated timescale: 2023/24
“we are working nationally to support local areas to expand mental health services so that more people can access the care and support they need.”
judiciary.uk/…/2022-0247-Response-from-department-of-Health-and…
What recurred
- 30 Aug 2023 · Allison Aules · Nadia Persaud · Closely related · confidence 0.90 (high)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Robyn Skilton · 7 Aug 2022
“Despite the increase in numbers accessing CAMHS there has not been any relative increase in resources to meet this demand and therefore the current position is is unsustainable and it is putting many young people's lives at risk.”
Later · Allison Aules · 30 Aug 2023
“The Inquest heard that the number of children presenting to CAMHS teams is increasing significantly.”
What happened next
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