Written questions

Suicide: Men

Commons · Question 100349 · Tabled 16 Dec 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 27 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help reduce male suicide rates through access to timely mental health care, follow-up after (a) self-harm and (b) crisis presentations and support for men at high-risk du

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 27 Jan 2026

The 10-Year Health Plan sets out ambitious plans to boost mental health support across the country. This includes transforming mental health services into neighbourhood mental health centres which are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, improving asse...