Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 109735

Mental Health Services: Children and Young People

Tabled: 29 January 2026

Answered: 5 February 2026

Question

Mr Lee Dillon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will establish an inquiry into delays in the NHS providing (a) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and (b) any other services related to children's mental health.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

We recognise that many children and young people are currently experiencing significant delays in accessing mental health support and we are taking action to address this, as committed to in the 10-Year Health Plan. This includes providing mental health s...

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