The number of children’s mental health referrals in England has soared in recent years
New referrals of children to secondary mental health services in England, thousands
Monthly referrals
Six-month average
150
100
50
0
2023
2021
2017
2019
2020
2018
2022
Monthly referrals
Six-month average
150
100
50
0
2023
2021
2017
2019
2020
2018
2022