Written questions

Mental Health Services: Children and Young People

Commons · Question 94658 · Tabled 26 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 15 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve CAMHS referral times.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 15 Dec 2025

We know 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.The Government is expanding access to mental health suppor...