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Child mental health service spending revealed in Stirling & Clackmannanshire

Wednesday, 19 October 2022 09:47

Figures show the amount spent since 2020 across both local authorities.

Stirling and Clackmannanshire councils have revealed how much they have budgeted for child mental health services since 2020.

For Stirling:

2020/21 - £933,866

2021/22 - £650,642

2022/23 - £188,000

For Clackmannanshire:

2020/21 - £133,980

2021/22 - £438,063 (increase due to grants for pandemic support & services)

2022/23 - £299,000

CentralFM News has reached out to Stirling Council and Clackmannanshire council for comment on these figures.

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