Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 102800

Children and Young People: Mental Health Services

Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 26 January 2026

Question

Rachael Maskell

Labour (Co-op)York Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health on enabling directors of children's services to commission CAMHS services in partnership with mental health trusts.

Answer

Olivia Bailey
The departments are working closely together to ensure every child has the best start in life and to improve access to local mental health support for all children. This includes:A 3-year mental health support pilot to ensure children in care have access ...

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