Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 39594

Mental Health Services: Waiting Lists

Tabled: 19 March 2025
Answered: 27 March 2025

Question

Dr Kieran Mullan

ConservativeBexhill and Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of when the NHS will be able to meet the target of 92% of people waiting for elective mental health treatment waiting no longer than 18 weeks from referral to their firs

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
The overall elective waiting list stands at 7.48 million patient pathways, with over six million people waiting. We are committed to putting patients first, making sure that patients are seen on time and ensuring that people have the best possible experie...

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