Mental Health: Children
Commons · Question 115721 · Tabled 24 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Josh Fenton-Glynn
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment the Department has made of the potential causes of recent trends in levels of crisis-level mental health referrals among children.
Answer
Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 5 Mar 2026
To understand the rises in prevalence and demand on mental health services, the Government has launched an independent review into mental health conditions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism. The review will examine the evidence around ...