Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 26673

Mental Health Services: Rural Areas

Tabled: 27 January 2025
Answered: 4 February 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve the (a) availability of mental health services and (b) recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in rural areas.

Answer

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