The government has unveiled plans for an army of new mental health staff to work in and around schools and colleges from next year to support mental health needs in young people.

However, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health expressed disappointment with the plans, published on 25 July by the Department of Health and Social Care in its response to the consultation on the green paper for young people’s mental health. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.