Far too many are waiting and suffering in silence as their issues get worse or they hit crisis point.

We need to see funds for a network of community mental health hubs for children and young people to go for support when they first struggle with their mental and emotional health. 'However, this is just one piece of the puzzle and there are others that must be in place on Wednesday to begin reversing the decline in children's mental health and wellbeing over the last decade. Given the significant cuts to early intervention spending in recent years, this is a welcome investment. 'This funding will make a significant difference, as children's centres and family support are types of early help that will often prevent the need for crisis support and safeguarding further down the line. We need to see a New Deal for Children in the Spending Review, and targeted investment in early intervention children's services is a key part of this.

'We are encouraged that the Government is starting to prioritise children in the Autumn Budget. In response to the Government's expected announcement of £500 million to be invested in children and families in the upcoming Budget and Spending Review, Joe Jenkins, Executive Director, Social Impact from The Children's Society said:

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