Referral rates for children’s mental health care in South Tyneside remain high despite services “performing well in most areas”.
South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Governing Body chiefs heard of the pressures faced by mental health services in the area at their latest meeting.
Debbie Cornell, associate director for operations at the CCG, offered assurances positive work is in place, such as setting up talking therapies, to help continue to improve the offer for those accessing support.
