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Mental Health Services: Young People

Asked by Helen MaguireLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 6 November 2025UIN 85638

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support young people with their mental health.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

Through our Plan for Change, the Government is expanding access to mental health support teams in all schools and colleges to reach all pupils by 2029/30, ensuring that every pupil has access to early support services. More widely, we are investing £26 million in new crisis centres, rolling out young futures hubs, and hiring 8,500 more mental health staff.

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