99.6% OF PATIENTS IN NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE SEEN WITHIN 18 WEEKS
Stuart McMillan MSP welcomes new figures showing 99.6% of patients in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde were seen within 18 weeks of referral to CAMHS, as the Scottish Government met its target of 90% nationally.
According to new figures released by Public Health Scotland, 90.6% of children and young people across Scotland started treatment within 18 weeks of referral – 99.6% in NHSGGC, up from 97.8% this time last year.
Nationally, 50% of the children and young people starting treatment started within 4 weeks of referral, which is down from 6 weeks from December 2023.
Commenting, Stuart said:
“I’d like to extend my thanks to the staff who work so hard to help the children and young people across NHSGGC.
“This continued progress – reaching 99.6% of patients seen within 18 weeks – is testament to their dedication and the Scottish Government’s commitment to ensuring everyone gets the support they need, when they need it.
“There is of course more to be done to build on this progress, and that’s why the Scottish Budget provides record funding for our NHS – including £1.3 billion for mental health services, more than doubling direct investment since 2020-21.
“Under the SNP, NHSGGC is on the right path and the sustained and growing investment in mental health services will mean quality and delivery will continue to improve.”
