Written questions

Depressive Illnesses: Children and Young People

Commons · Question 128209 · Tabled 20 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time is children and young people diagnosed with depression to access child and adolescent mental health services in the last 12 months for which data is available.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 28 Apr 2026

The data for this question is unavailable. NHS England does not report waiting times data for specific conditions unless there is an existing waiting times standard, for example Children and Young People eating disorders or Early Intervention in Psychosis...