​Responding to the publication of the NHS' long-term plan, John de Pury, Assistant Director of Policy at Universities UK, said: "We welcome the NHS' long-term plan, in particular the focus on improving the mental health of children and young adults through prevention and early intervention. Universities will be important partners in this new approach, with university students making up 50% of the young adult population.
"Mental health is a priority for universities and we look forward to working with NHS England to develop stronger local partnerships which will ultimately help improve student mental health by coordinating care between universities and the NHS".
