Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 96327
Mental Health: Debt Respite Scheme
Tabled: 2 December 2025
Answered: 17 December 2025
Question
Rebecca Paul
Conservative — Reigate
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that NHS staff are not able to falsely certify documents later used in applications for a Mental Health Breathing Space.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedAccess to Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space can only be started if an Approved Mental Health Professional confirms that the individual is receiving mental health crisis treatment. The debt adviser must also seek confirmation from a nominated point of c...
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