'We need to make sure we are not letting these children fall through the cracks.'
Fears that children with undiagnosed mental health conditions are “falling through the cracks” have been highlighted by a concerned West Dunbartonshire councillor as waiting times rise.
“What support are we putting in place? What is happening to children who are not getting that support for two years and how is that affecting them at school? Are they missing out on their education? What are doing to alleviate these pressures because my concerns is that we can’t just be ticking a box.
The nurtured DIG has also confirmed that its priority is to establish a new service for young people experiencing emotional distress with the aim of "ask once get help fast".
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