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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Mental Health Services

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129431

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to specialist treatment for people with severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) within community mental health services.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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