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Clinical Psychologists: Training

Commons · Question 109711 · Tabled 29 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 5 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of limited spaces for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology on workforce diversity and access to the profession.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 5 Feb 2026

No assessment has been made. The Government is fully committed to attracting, training, and recruiting the mental health workforce of the future, including clinical psychologists.We will publish a 10 Year Workforce Plan to set out action to create a workf...

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