The quantity of children with mental health issues being seen by friendly specialists has arrived at record levels, new examination has uncovered.

This is an increment of almost 53% over the most recent five years.

The LGA found boards spent over £10.5bn on children's social consideration in 2020/21, almost 25% a greater number than the £8.5bn spent in 2016/17.

The LGA is approaching the Public Authority to meet the £1.16bn cost pressure currently in the framework to balance out the children's social consideration framework.

Cllr Louise Gittins, seat of the LGA's Children and Young People Board, said: 'These disturbing figures show the enormous difficulties confronting children's social consideration and the earnest need to guarantee that young people get the help they need, when they need it.

'Boards are giving their very best yet are clasping under critical financing tensions to guarantee they can uphold children and their families.

'To this end it is indispensable the Pre-winter Explanation conveys some help for children's administrations, which hazard becoming overpowered as the cost-of-living crisis drives a lot more families to the edge.'