Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 22511

Mental Health Services: Rural Areas

Tabled: 7 January 2025
Answered: 14 January 2025

Question

Matt Bishop

LabourForest of Dean

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that mental health services in rural communities are adequately (a) staffed and (b) supported.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
Waiting lists for those referred for support are too high including those in rural communities.People with mental health issues are not getting the support or care they deserve and need, which is why we will fix the system to ensure we give mental health ...

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