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Mental Health Services

Asked by Wera HobhouseLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 24 July 2025UIN 905338

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department plans to take to improve access to mental health services.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

This Government is investing an extra £688 million this year to improve access to mental health services by hiring more staff, delivering more early interventions and getting waiting lists down.

We will transform mental health services into 24/7 neighbourhood mental health centres. I had the pleasure of visiting the Barnsley Street Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre last week, a pilot site which showcased holistic person-centred care.

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