Layla Moran

Layla Moran

Liberal Democrat — Oxford West and Abingdon

Speaking in the House of Commons on 19 March 2026

Debate

Community Mental Health Services

Contribution

I pay tribute to the hon. Lady, my fellow Health and Social Care Committee member, for how movingly she shared her personal story. That was pivotal in the shaping of this report. She has just demonstrated to this House the power of having experts by experience lie at the heart of design and these recommendations—indeed, that was our very first recommendation in this report. I could not agree more with the hon. Member’s point about the 24/7 neighbourhood centres. I am a carer—I hate that word, by the way; I am talking about my partner—and as someone who is often picking up the pieces, I know very well how transformational the centres might be in my own area. While some funding is available to ICBs, I am concerned that without the detail behind this issue, we risk it not being transformed quickly enough. I think that double-running is important—we have already seen that from the example of Barnsley Street. The six pilots that are up and running are already looking at possibly shutting down. As I said, what a waste! I urge the Minister to do more and faster, because this could change the game.

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