Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 10300

Mental Health Services: Waiting Lists

Tabled: 21 October 2024
Answered: 8 November 2024
Named Day

Question

Tom Hayes

LabourBournemouth East

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce mental health waiting lists.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
It is unacceptable that too many people are not receiving the mental health care they need, and we know that waits for mental health services are far too long. That is why we will recruit 8,500 additional mental health workers across both adult, and child...

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