Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 16780
Mental Health Services: Rural Areas
Tabled: 28 November 2024
Answered: 9 December 2024
Named DayQuestion
Samantha Niblett
Labour — South Derbyshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of mental health services for (a) young and (b) older people in rural areas.
Answer
Stephen KinnockWaiting lists for those referred for support are too high, and especially so for young people. People with mental health issues are not getting the support or care they deserve or need, which is why we will fix the broken system to ensure we give mental h...
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