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Depressive Illnesses: Children and Young People

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 28 April 2026UIN 128209

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time is children and young people diagnosed with depression to access child and adolescent mental health services in the last 12 months for which data is available.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

The data for this question is unavailable. NHS England does not report waiting times data for specific conditions unless there is an existing waiting times standard, for example Children and Young People eating disorders or Early Intervention in Psychosis.

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