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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Mental Health Services

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 15 June 2026UIN 5786

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 within community mental health services.

Answered by Preet Kaur Gill

While specialist services are required for people with the most complex or severe needs, Talking Therapies services support timely access for many people with obsessive compulsive disorder and work with community and specialist services to ensure appropriate onward referral where required.

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