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Investment in YIACS key to delivery of Government's vision for mental health support in schools

We respond to the green paper Transforming Children and Young People's Mental Health
Blog

Green Paper must not distract from the vital work to implement Future in Mind's whole systems approach

James Kenrick gives a cautious welcome to the Government's Green Paper on children and young people's mental health
Briefing paper

Young people tell Government: We need well-funded, community-based mental health services

A group of young adults tell policy makers and senior government officials that access to early intervention services based in community settings should be a priority.
Briefing paper

Young adult - and ignored

This publication sets out recommended solutions to ensure 16-24-year-olds are getting a 'fair deal' from mental health
Publication

A foot in the door: VCS providers' view of CAMHS transformation

A report produced by Youth Access on behalf of The Young People’s Health Partnership, as part of the Health and Care
News

CAMHS transformation - or ‘more of the same’?

As CCGs reveal their Transformation Plans, a new report finds local authority cuts, a lack of joined-up commissioning and protectionism threatening early intervention and prevention services.
Publication

More of the same?

A report on a survey of the state of the Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Services (YIACS) sector.
News

Addressing social problems key to effective youth mental health services

New research identifies strong associations between mental illness in young people, ‘everyday’ social problems and disadvantage.
Publication

GP Champions for Youth Health: Summary

This publication summarises the key findings, achievements and recommendations from the GP Champions for Youth Health
Briefing paper

YIACS: An integrated health and wellbeing model

A briefing explaining the Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Services (YIACS) model, now known as the Youth
Publication

GP Champions for Youth Health: Commissioning effective primary care services for young people

This briefing is aimed at policymakers, commissioners and funders with an interest in health and health-related
Publication

On the right tracks: A guide to commissioning counselling services for young people

This guide provides updated commissioning guidance for counselling services for young people published by Youth Access.