Kathryn & Karen from the Department of Health reflect on what's been said

After the day, I got chance to chat with Kathryn and Karen, both officials at the Department of Health and collect their thoughts on the day and what they'll be taking back to the Government. 

Kathryn

"If we want to change services, we have to improve how we work with young people, children and their familes and see them as equal participant and not as people we do things to but as people we walk along side with."

"If services listened to their young people and involved them then they would genuinely meet their needs."

Karen

"My only regret is that more of my colleagues can't be here with me listening to the incredible, insightful contributions the young people here have made.  These conversations need to be happening with everbody involved in providing services to children and young people with mental health needs."