Young People's Experiences of GP and Mental Health Services

Healthwatch Warwickshire undertook a project to understand the barriers faced by young people in accessing and receiving care from health services in Warwickshire.  They spoke to 442 young people via a survey.

The feedback Healthwatch received has shown that whilst many young people are able to navigate their own health journey themselves, for some it is more difficult. Young people told about how their circumstances, for example neurodiversity, anxiety or communication difficulties, impact on their experience of care and communication with their GP and mental health services. 

There was mixed feedback on a variety of mental health services, including, for some, the challenges of transitioning between child and adult services, and being on a waiting list.