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Mental Health Services: Waiting Lists

Commons · Question 8375 · Tabled 9 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Simon Opher

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting list times for mental health services.

Answer

Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 16 Jun 2026

The Government expects waiting times to reduce over time as reforms take effect. As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, this will be supported by expanding the workforce, improving productivity, investing in digitally enabled therapies, and introducing ne...