Young people's experiences of mental health services survey report October 2025

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Healthwatch Peterborough undertook a survey about young people's experiences of mental health services.  

The report highlights: 

  • How young people access support.
  • The impact of waiting for services.
  • Their experiences of services.
  • The challenges of moving into adult services.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Cambridgeshire
Healthwatch Peterborough
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Access to services
Consent, choice, user involvement and being listened to
Health inequality
Integration of services and communication between professionals
Referrals
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)
Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and specialist MH services

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
125
Age group
16 to 17 years
18 to 24 years
Types of long term conditions
Mental health condition
Does this report feature carers?
Yes
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