Written questions

Mental Health Services: Rural Areas

Commons · Question 98049 · Tabled 8 Dec 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 15 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Paul Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to mental health services, particularly for young people and those in rural areas.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 15 Dec 2025

We know that too many children and young people are not receiving the mental health care they need, including young people living in rural communities. For 2025/26, mental health spending is forecast to amount to £15.6 billion. This represents a significa...