CAMHS waiting list has halved in 12 months

It follows a £4 million injection into the service last year

The waiting list for the Island's child and adolescent mental health services has halved over the last 12 months.

In May last year, just over 1,200 young people were waiting to receive support from CAMHS - in May this year that number had fallen to 635.

Last year, £4 million of funding was allocated to alleviate pressure on the service. 

Manx Care's Chief Executive Teresa Cope has given an update at the organisation's latest board meeting: