Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 67604
Mental Health Services: Children and Young People
Tabled: 14 July 2025
Answered: 23 July 2025
Question
Luke Taylor
Liberal Democrat — Sutton and Cheam
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of trends in the level of waiting times on children and young people seeking urgent mental health support.
Answer
Stephen KinnockWe know that too many children and young people are not receiving the mental health care they need, and that waits for mental health services are far too long. We are determined to change that, as we recognise the importance of timely access to mental hea...
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