Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 9441
Mental Health Services: Children
Tabled: 16 October 2024
Answered: 11 November 2024
Question
Stuart Andrew
Conservative — Daventry
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to increase investment into the children's mental health system to (a) reduce waiting times for and (b) increase access to support.
Answer
Stephen KinnockIt is unacceptable that too many children and young people are not receiving the mental health care they need, and we know that waits for mental health services are far too long. That is why we will recruit 8,500 additional mental health workers across bo...
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