Written questions

Mental Health Services

Commons · Question 21757 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to cut waiting times for referrals to mental health support.

Answer

Answered by Alison McGovern, 7 Sep 2026

Too many people have waited too long for the mental health support they need. The Government is determined to transform mental health services so that people can access high-quality care when and where they need it.We are working with NHS England to impro...