According to the latest NHS statistics, 1.898mn people were in contact with mental health services in January 2024 - of which, 460,208 were children or young people cases.

Earlier this year, RedArc warned insurers that thousands were experiencing exceptionally long waiting times both for elective and emergency treatment on the NHS.

Independent consultancy Broadstone warns employers may see a demand from employees over dental insurance plans after the NHS claims only 36.9% of the UK adult population have seen a...