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Hundreds of Renfrewshire youngsters waiting for mental health support

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Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Hundreds of vulnerable youngsters suffering with depression, anxiety and disorders cannot reach mental health experts, the Express can reveal.New figures show 314 children in Renfrewshire are seeking vital support, with fears some kids may wait more than six months to be seen.The stark situation has been described as “dire” by Paisley councillor, Eileen McCartin.But NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde says that while demand for the service is growing, waiting times for treatment are reducing rapidly following the introduction of an emergency improvement plan.It was implemented in September when patients were, on average, waiting six months before getting.

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