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Mental Health Services: Rural Areas

Commons · Question 2360 · Tabled 30 Jul 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 2 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Cat Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps with representatives from the farming sector to support people with mental health issues in rural communities.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 2 Sep 2024

As set out in the NHS Priorities and Operational Planning Guidance for 2024/25, NHS England is continuing to expand access to mental health services, to increase the number of people accessing mental health support. Integrated care boards are responsible ...