KEYNOTE: Children and Young People’s Mental Health; National Policy and Strategy
Time: 09:30 - 10:30
Date: 2 June 2026
Theatre: Main Theatre
2-june-2026 09:30
2-june-2026 10:30
Europe/London
KEYNOTE: Children and Young People’s Mental Health; National Policy and Strategy
Children and young people’s mental health continues to be of significant concern for national and local stakeholders. Delivering accessible quality care will require changes to the commissioning and delivery of services building on significant transformation and innovation taking place locally. The session will provide an overview of the national strategy and policy for children and
Design in Mental HealthSynopsis
Children and young people’s mental health continues to be of significant concern for national and local stakeholders. Delivering accessible quality care will require changes to the commissioning and delivery of services building on significant transformation and innovation taking place locally. The session will provide an overview of the national strategy and policy for children and young people’s mental health and the subsequent implications for the commissioning and delivery of services.
Learning points:
- Understanding of the prevalence and needs of CYP with mental health needs and challenges to current service delivery.
- Overview of the national strategy for children’s mental health
- Understanding of some of the current challenges with commissioning and delivery and implications for design and technology.
Chair
Prof Prathiba Chitsabesan National Clinical Director for Children and Young People’s Mental Health - NHS England
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