A statement from Place2Be on the UK government’s new mental health and wellbeing plan
A statement from Place2Be on the UK government’s new mental health and wellbeing plan
Place2Be welcomes the chance to submit evidence to inform the Government’s new 10-year plan to improve mental health.
Based on our experience of delivering mental health services within school communities across the UK over the past 27 years, we understand the vital importance of supporting children and young people’s mental health.
As one in six children now has a diagnosable mental health issue, this support needs to be embedded within communities from an early age, to prevent problems from escalating in adulthood.
News & blogs

The Future of Mentally Healthy Classrooms: celebrating our partnership with Moray House
Last week, Place2Be and Moray House School hosted an event to celebrate our partnership of supporting student teachers.
Read more
Eating Disorders in Children and Young People: a major public health concern
Clara Faria and Professor Tamsin Ford reflect on the impact of eating disorders on children and young people’s mental health.
Read more
New report from NHS England shows increase in children experiencing mental health difficulties
Published today, the report reveals that 1 in 5 children and young people now have a probable mental health condition.
Read more