What needs are unmet?
Strategic Issue 1
There are several services for young people in Hartlepool yet hospital admissions for self-harm are high, particularly in the 15-19-year-old range. This suggests an unmet need in community-based preventative services and this age-group accessing them.
Strategic Issue 2
There is an unmet need in linking and addressing high rates of low-income families and increasing free school meal eligibility and the effect on young people’s mental health.
Strategic Issue 3
Further implementation is required of Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing (Hartlepool Borough Council) with resources and support through schools, GPs and community partners promoting emotional wellbeing. As there are low rates of children achieving a good level of development at the end of reception, rising pupil absence and declining rates of schools pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs which may indicate a lack of early identification and intervention.
Strategic Issue 4
There is a need for specialist / targeted mental health support for children in need, looked after children, children subject to child protection plans and first-time entrants to the youth justice system.