NHS Confederation -
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on people’s mental health, and the knock-on effect is putting services and partner organisations under considerable pressure. NHS Confederation members report a steep post-pandemic increase in the severity of the mental health needs of the people presenting to their services, especially in children and young people. This briefing outlines the current context, the case for change in mental health support, and calls for actin from the government including a comprehensive plan to respond to the growing demand for mental health care in England.