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Mental Health: Pupils

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 12 March 2025UIN 33887

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on tackling poor mental health in schools.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

The Department of Health and Social Care is working closely with the Department for Education to deliver the commitment to provide access to specialist mental health professionals in every school through rolling out NHS Mental Health Support Teams in schools and colleges.

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