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Have your say on emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people in Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin

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News from our partners, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

A new survey has been launched to shape the future of emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people in Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin. The initiative builds on previous feedback that has already helped shape services and ensures that the voices of children and young people, parents and carers continue to guide how these vital services will be planned and delivered in the future.

Shape the future of mental health

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Dr Priya George, Children and Young People’s Mental Health Clinical Lead for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, emphasised the importance of the survey:

“This is a crucial opportunity for us to hear directly from children, young people, and their families and carers. We want to learn what works well and where we can improve emotional wellbeing and mental health services. Your voices will guide us in improving and creating future services that are accessible, effective, and truly meet the needs of our communities.”

Participants can share their experiences, insights, and ideas for improvement, ensuring services align with the community’s expectations. All feedback will build on previous input that has already shaped local mental health initiatives.

Who can take part:

• Children and young people (with adult guidance for those under 16).
• Parents or carers of children and young people.
• Professionals, schools, or volunteers supporting children and young people.

The survey is anonymous, and all responses will be used to ensure diverse representation and improve future service planning and delivery.

To have your say, take part in the survey by clicking on the following link here: www.shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/get-involved/cyp-emotional-wellbeing-and-mental-health-survey/.

The deadline for submitting your views is Friday, 7 March 2025.

For more information or questions, please contact stw.getinvolved@nhs.net.

Help us shape a brighter future where all children and young people can access the emotional wellbeing and mental health support, they need to thrive by sharing your voice today.

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For more information please contact:
The Communications and Engagement Team
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
E-mail: stw.communications@nhs.net

Note to editors:

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin was created on 1 July 2022.

We are responsible for planning and buying a wide range of health and care services for the whole of the county.

We are part of Shropshire Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System. This means we work closely with our partner organisations across the county, including the two local authorities, the 51 GP practices, the hospitals, and the voluntary and community sector, to plan and deliver joined up health and care services.

Working closely together, in a more joined-up way, means we can have closer links to our communities so we can develop more personalised local services which will improve the lives of our residents and reduce inequalities.

To find out more visit: www.shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk.