Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 97257

Mental Health Services: Finance

Tabled: 4 December 2025
Answered: 17 December 2025
Named Day

Question

Dr Luke Evans

ConservativeHinckley and Bosworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to continue the Mental Health Investment Standard.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
Despite the challenging fiscal environment, the Department expects all integrated care boards to continue to meet the Mental Health Investment Standard in 2025/26. Spending on mental health support in 2025/26 is forecast to increase compared with 2024/25,...

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