Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 116414
Mental Health Services: Children and Young People
Tabled: 26 February 2026
Answered: 19 March 2026
Question
Josh Fenton-Glynn
Labour — Calder Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment the Department has made of the effectiveness of Mental Health Support Teams in schools in respect to reducing pressure on CAHMS.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedThe Department has reviewed the available evidence and operational learning to assess the impact of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs). Early findings from evaluations of trailblazer and pilot sites suggest that MHSTs are supporting earlier identificatio...
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