Mental Health Services
Commons · Question 70044 · Tabled 22 Jul 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 4 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Manuela Perteghella
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to help ensure that health professionals are able to refer patients directly to a mental health unit.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 4 Sep 2025
The intensive support provided by an inpatient admission is an important part of the mental health pathway. However, a decision to admit a patient needs to be made by mental health professionals who can assess the needs and preferences of an individual al...