Issue - meetings

Cabinet received a report on a range of activities and initiatives designed to improve the resilience, emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. The report identified the work being done by the County Council and partners in this area, and highlighted the need for greater clarity is needed as to the future funding of services.

Resolved: That

  i.  the current level of County Council investment in the nonstatutory Emotional Health and Wellbeing Core Offer be continued (subject to any further budget reviews and potential reductions that may take place as a result of the financial gap that the County Council is forecasting).

  ii.  that consideration continues to be given to the impact on the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people, when making investment or disinvestment decisions.

  iii.  the council continues to work with Partners, as part of the Pan-Lancashire Children and Young Peoples Resilience, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Transformation Programme.