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Hampshire's Children Face 77-Week Wait for Mental Health Care

10/23/2025

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About 4,100 children in Hampshire are waiting for mental health treatment, averaging 77 weeks.
Children requiring Autism Spectrum Condition assessments in Hampshire face delays of 128 weeks.
The Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) currently supports about 10,600 young people.
Local officials say the lack of NHS support has shifted costs to the county's taxpayers.
Stuart Ashley, director of children's services, called for a Hampshire-specific solution.

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About 4,100 children in Hampshire are waiting for mental health treatment, averaging 77 weeks.
Children requiring Autism Spectrum Condition assessments in Hampshire face delays of 128 weeks.
The Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) currently supports about 10,600 young people.
Local officials say the lack of NHS support has shifted costs to the county's taxpayers.
Stuart Ashley, director of children's services, called for a Hampshire-specific solution.