Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115721
Mental Health: Children
Tabled: 24 February 2026
Answered: 5 March 2026
Question
Josh Fenton-Glynn
Labour — Calder Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment the Department has made of the potential causes of recent trends in levels of crisis-level mental health referrals among children.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedTo understand the rises in prevalence and demand on mental health services, the Government has launched an independent review into mental health conditions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism. The review will examine the evidence around ...
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