Written questions

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 ...