Children in care ‘too often denied mental health treatment’

Children in care are too often missing out on treatment for mental health problems despite being four times more likely to experience them, say MPs.

The Commons Education Committee says children fostered in England are sometimes denied treatment simply because they move placement too often.

They should instead be given priority for mental health support, the committee says in a report.

The government says it is investing £1.4bn in children’s mental health.

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