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Psychiatry: Employment

Asked by Lisa SmartLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 22572

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to improve access for newly qualified psychotherapists to NHS roles.

Answered by Department of Health and Social Care

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 16 July 2026 to Question 16343.

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