Call for a ‘national crusade’ as requests for mental health support slump
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition calls for a "national crusade" to tackle a slump in requests for mental health support during lockdown.
We are committed to improving the lives of these children and young people and our vision is for Scotland to be the best place in the world for them to grow up in.
As a coalition we will achieve this through campaigning for the provision of a wide range of high-quality, well-resourced and quickly accessible services, tailored to their individual needs.
Our members deliver specialist care and education services to children and young people with additional support needs.
They also provide independent advocacy, advice and support to care experienced children and young people.
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition calls for a "national crusade" to tackle a slump in requests for mental health support during lockdown.
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Writing in The Scotsman, Lynn Bell from coalition member LOVE learning, highlights the need for increased support for those with additional support needs, including mental health problems, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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