Mental Health Services: Waiting Lists
Commons · Question 128211 · 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 steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for psychological therapy.
Answer
Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 28 Apr 2026
The Government recognises that waiting times for psychological therapies are too long and is committed to improving timely access to care. We are expanding NHS Talking Therapies, which continue to meet their waiting time standards, and increasing capacity...