Driving improvements in population mental health
The NHS Long Term Plan commits to significant investment and a renewed focus to improve and widen access to mental health support for children , young people and adults . Gemma Wright , Programme Lead , provides an insight into how the Yorkshire & Humber AHSN continues to play a key role in the initiation , adoption and spread of technologies and new care pathways that create better mental health for all .
Over the last year , we have been working on a range of projects that seek to tackle issues such as eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ).
Through this work , we have helped to improve treatment for , and engagement with , young people with eating disorders , and we have contributed to a reduction in assessment waiting times for children with potential ADHD .
Our Programme Manager for this work , Mark Dines-Allen , has been leading work
Gemma Wright , Programme Lead
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