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...