Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 101260

Mental Health Services: Prisoners' Release

Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 27 January 2026

Question

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter

LabourSuffolk Coastal

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure continuity of mental health care for people leaving prison.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
The Chief Medical Officer’s report on the health of people in prison, on probation and in the secure National Health Service estate in England was published on 6 November 2025 and we are carefully considering its findings and recommendations. The Departme...

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