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Mental Health Services: Waiting Lists

Commons · Question 115991 · Tabled 25 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 6 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure people do not have to wait to access mental health services.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 6 Mar 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 community-based mental health centres, improving assertive outreach and access to timely mental heal...