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

LabourCalder 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 Ahmed
To 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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