Alison Hume

Alison Hume

Labour — Scarborough and Whitby

Speaking in the House of Commons on 19 May 2025

Debate

Mental Health Bill [Lords]

Contribution

Recently, I met grandparents in my constituency who are caring for their grandchild, who was recently diagnosed with autism. Their grandchild is suffering from poor mental health and is unable to attend school, and the family is struggling to access support. I welcome the Government’s work so far in this area, including the pledge to have a specialist mental health professional in every school, but does my hon. Friend agree that a three-year wait for an appointment with CAMHS, as my constituents are facing, is completely unacceptable?

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