Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 43798
Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis
Tabled: 2 April 2025
Answered: 8 April 2025
Question
Olly Glover
Liberal Democrat — Didcot and Wantage
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce the average time taken to diagnose bipolar disorder in line with early intervention targets for other conditions
Answer
Stephen KinnockWe recognise that there can often be a long time taken to diagnose bipolar disorder because of under-reporting, the episodic nature of the condition, and the prevalence of comorbid conditions in individuals.We are committed to increasing access to communi...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 43798) →