Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 66694
NHS: Mental Health
Tabled: 10 July 2025
Answered: 16 July 2025
Question
James Naish
Labour — Rushcliffe
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to extend funding for the NHS Practitioner Health programme beyond March 2026.
Answer
Karin SmythLooking after the mental health of our hardworking National Health Service staff is a priority for the Government.
The NHS Practitioner Health programme is funded until March 2026, and more recently the 10-Year Health Plan committed to rolling out Staff Treatment Hubs. These hubs will provide a high-quality occupational health service for all NHS staff, which includes support for mental health issues.