Written questions

Mental Health Services

Lords · Question HL2710 · Tabled 20 Nov 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 28 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to improve mental health support services across England; and what consultations they have held on this issue with the devolved administrations.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 28 Nov 2024

As part of our mission to build a National Health Service that is fit for the future and that is there when people need it, we will recruit an additional 8,500 mental health workers across child and adult mental health services in England to reduce delays...