Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 26674
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 recent assessment his Department has made of the accessibility of urgent mental health support for people in rural areas; and what steps he is taking to help ensure equitable service provision
Answer
Stephen KinnockIntegrated care boards are responsible for providing health and care services to meet the needs of their local populations. We plan to recruit an additional 8,500 mental health workers across child and adult mental health services in England, to reduce de...
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