Children and Young People: Mental Health Services
Commons · Question 102800 · Tabled 5 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Rachael Maskell
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health on enabling directors of children's services to commission CAMHS services in partnership with mental health trusts.
Answer
Answered by Olivia Bailey, 26 Jan 2026
The departments are working closely together to ensure every child has the best start in life and to improve access to local mental health support for all children. This includes:A 3-year mental health support pilot to ensure children in care have access ...