Mental Health Services: Children and Young People
Commons · Question 116414 · Tabled 26 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 19 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 effectiveness of Mental Health Support Teams in schools in respect to reducing pressure on CAHMS.
Answer
Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 19 Mar 2026
The Department has reviewed the available evidence and operational learning to assess the impact of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs). Early findings from evaluations of trailblazer and pilot sites suggest that MHSTs are supporting earlier identificatio...