Written questions

Mental Health Services: Children

Commons · Question 92555 · Tabled 19 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 26 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of waiting times for children’s mental health services in the West Midlands; and what steps he is taking to reduce delays.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 26 Nov 2025

We know that too many children and young people are waiting too long for mental health support, and through our Plan for Change, we’re determined to give children and young people the best start in life, including in the West Midlands.The Government is ex...