Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 2359

Mental Health Services: Rural Areas

Tabled: 30 July 2024
Answered: 2 September 2024

Question

Cat Smith

LabourLancaster and Wyre

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to take steps to help ensure mental health services are accessible to patients in rural communities.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
As set out in the NHS Priorities and Operational Planning Guidance for 2024/25, NHS England is continuing to expand access to mental health services, to increase the number of people accessing mental health support. Integrated care boards are responsible ...

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