What young people have to say about mental health- the survey

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Summary of report content

This report focuses on the information Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh found in the online surveys section of this investigation. The surveys were promoted alongside workshops at Wigan Youth Council, Leigh Youth Voice, classroom sessions with Year 12 and 13 Health and Care students at St Marys 6th form college, Tyldesley and Wigan and Leigh College Parsons Walk campus, Pagefield campus and Leigh campus.

63 people took part in the survey, with 40 respondents identifying themselves as under 18 years old.

Many young people showed a strong desire for talking and support, which reinforces the need for preventative support. Schools, GPs, local mental health services around hospital, and private counsellors were all important points of access for mental health support. Respondents highlighted a main source of concern for young people was often related to school.

Respondents also highlighted the potential for using technology to improve communication and access to support.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Wigan
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Type of report
Report
Key themes
Access to services
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Follow-on treatment and continuity of care
Diagnosis
Remote appointments and digital services
Public consultation and engagement
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health
Written information, guidance and publicity
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Staffing - levels and training
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Waiting times- punctuality and queuing on arrival
Waiting for appointments or treatment; waiting lists for treatment

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Survey
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Targeted Mental Health in Schools Services (TaMHS)
Name of service provider

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
63
Age group
All
Gender
All
Ethnicity
All
Sexual orientation
Not known
Does this report feature carers?
No
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