Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 87188

Reoffenders: Mental Health Services

Tabled: 31 October 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025

Question

Paul Davies

LabourColne Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of repeat offenders have access to specialist (a) mental health and (b) substance misuse treatment while in custody.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
People in prison are entitled to the same standard and range of health and social care services as they would receive in the community. All prisoners, regardless of whether or not they are repeat offenders, should have access to integrated mental health s...

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