Mental Health Services
Commons · Question 3257 · Tabled 20 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Wendy Morton
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed Mental Health Strategy for England on waiting times for mental health services; what steps he is taking to ensure that a shift to
Answer
Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 15 Jun 2026
The new cross-Government mental health strategy for England will aim to transform mental health care into a system that responds earlier, reduces waiting times for support, and intervenes before distress escalates to diagnosis or crisis. This includes a s...