Psychiatric Hospitals: Hertfordshire
Commons · Question 498 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Daisy Cooper
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of acute mental health inpatient places in Hertfordshire.
Answer
Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 30 Jun 2026
Since the pandemic, mental health services in Hertfordshire have faced sustained pressure, including a reliance on out‑of‑area beds, reflecting national trends. A 2023/24 review found local inpatient capacity was significantly below comparable areas.In re...