Access without barriers
Kooth: making a significant contribution to NHS mental health access figures
Access to available help is a critical component of effective mental health support. In the UK, the NHS's Mental Health Services Dataset (MHSDS) collects access data from children and young people's mental health, autism and learning disabilities services across England.
Kooth has long been one of the largest contributors to this dataset, making up 8-10% of figures where our services are commissioned.
Kooth: boosting access to mental health support
Giving people access to timely mental health support is critical to early and preventative help. Dr Hannah Wilson explains how our 'no barriers' approach has made Kooth such a significant contributor to the NHS’s mental health services dataset.
The critical importance of access
"A lack of timely access can lead to complex feelings and can, for some, lead to an escalation of symptoms."
Kooth clinical director, Brian Rock, discusses the importance of access and shares the story of a young person who found the right help at the right time.