Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 117277
Mental Health Services: Young People
Tabled: 3 March 2026
Answered: 11 March 2026
Question
Jim Shannon
Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on improving access to mental health support for adolescents in Northern Ireland.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedHealth is a devolved matter, and responsibility for improving access to mental health services in Northern Ireland, including for adolescents, sits with the Northern Ireland Executive.The Government works closely with the devolved administrations on share...
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