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Mental Health Services: Offenders

Asked by Bob BlackmanConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 12 February 2025UIN 28497

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what funding his Department is providing to support the implementation of ongoing and holistic post-release support for prison leavers with severe mental health issues.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

The NHS RECONNECT service supports people leaving prison with identified health needs to make the transition to community-based services, including mental health services, which are funded by local health and care systems.

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