For the third consecutive quarter, there has been progress on waiting times for children and young people’s mental health care in Scotland.

From April to June this year, 91.8% of those referred to children and young people’s mental health services (CAMHS) were seen within 18 weeks.

This is an increase from 91.6 per cent in the previous quarter and above the national standard of 90 per cent.

Mental wellbeing minister Tom Arthur said: “I welcome the continued progress in these services – staff across Scotland are working hard to ensure children and young people are getting the support they need when they need it, and I am grateful for their continued dedication.

“We have exceeded our promise to provide funding for 320 additional staff for CAMHS by 2026, and this will have contributed to the improvements we are seeing.

“However, I am aware there is still more to do to ensure standards are consistent across the country and we are supporting all NHS Boards to meet the standard and continue development in the delivery of CAMHS and all mental health services.”