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 KinnockWaiting 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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