Scrutiny councillors have brought the concerns of parents to the fore in an inquiry into children’s mental health services. The inquiry heard how parents of children with mental health issues are often at their wits’ end about how to get help, with confusion about the role and scope of assessment and treatment services available. The […]
Finding support for young people with mental health needs is sometimes a challenge
February 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Finding support for a young person with mental health needs is sometimes a challenge. It is worth pointing out at this stage the distinction between mental health and mental illness. Mental health covers emotional and well being issues and needs and is often addressed through non-medical interventions. Mental illness is medically diagnosed by an appropriate health professional […]
Learning from the Swansea Youth Offender Service
February 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday the Partnership Overview and Scrutiny Committee had a presentation from Eddie Isles, the Youth Offending Team Manager, on how the Youth Offending Service works in Swansea. In case you don’t know, here is the service in a nutshell: Swansea Youth Offending Service is a multi-agency approach to youth offending. The staff group comprises of social workers, […]