Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 119607
Mental Health Services: Travel
Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 19 March 2026
Question
Mark Sewards
Labour — Leeds South West and Morley
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support families who travel long distances for NHS-commissioned inpatient mental health care.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedWe recognise that being sent to a hospital far away from home, family, and support networks means a poorer experience of care for patients and increased safety risks, which is why we are working to end this practice. We have invested £75 million of capita...
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