Written Question · S5W-10914 · Session 5
Further to the answer to question S5W-01444 by Mark McDonald on 5 August 2016, what action it has taken to establish more efficient and rec…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-01444 by Mark McDonald on 5 August 2016, what action it has taken to establish more efficient and receptive support services regarding mental health services for bereaved children and young people, and how much of the additional £150 million investment in mental health services is allocated to this.
The answer
Actions in the Mental Health Strategy 2017 – 2027 are aimed at ensuring that young people have good mental health and that agencies act early enough when issues such as grief and bereavement emerge and impact young lives. The £150m supports delivery of the overall strategy which in turn will drive change and improvement across a range of local services to enable people to get the right help at the right time.
The Scottish Government has also begun the process to appoint a national
co-ordinator for child bereavement services. In doing so we have written to the child health commissioners group seeking their professional advice and guidance on which organisations would be best placed to either co-ordinate, or take on a Child Bereavement Co-ordinator. Once we receive their views we will look to appoint a national co-ordinator as soon as possible.
The Scottish Government has also begun the process to appoint a national
co-ordinator for child bereavement services. In doing so we have written to the child health commissioners group seeking their professional advice and guidance on which organisations would be best placed to either co-ordinate, or take on a Child Bereavement Co-ordinator. Once we receive their views we will look to appoint a national co-ordinator as soon as possible.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S5W-10914 by reference.