Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 98049
Mental Health Services: Rural Areas
Tabled: 8 December 2025
Answered: 15 December 2025
Question
Paul Davies
Labour — Colne Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to mental health services, particularly for young people and those in rural areas.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedWe know that too many children and young people are not receiving the mental health care they need, including young people living in rural communities. For 2025/26, mental health spending is forecast to amount to £15.6 billion. This represents a significa...
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