DHSC: Mental Health Impact on Families with Critically Ill Children Report 2026

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking to commission an external partner to produce an independent written report on the impact that a childhood diagnosis of critical illness has on families. This work supports the government’s wider commitment to expanding mental health and wellbeing provision under the 10 Year Health Plan, where identifying and supporting groups at risk is a key part of effective early intervention. The report (Hugh’s Report) will generate a robust evidence base to inform policy deci...