Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 113834
Mental Health: Rural Areas
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026
Question
Stuart Anderson
Conservative — South Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve mental health in rural areas.
Answer
Karin SmythWhilst there may be mental health benefits associated with living in rural areas, such as through increased access to green space, living in rural areas may also present risks to mental health. For example, some people living in rural areas may have reduc...
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