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Written question asked by Baroness Berger (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 March 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 April 2016 (named day). It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Monday, 11 April 2016 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Mental Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether his Department has undertaken a gender impact assessment of its mental health strategies.

Answer

This Department undertakes impact assessment analysis when developing and implementing policies. Part of this assessment is the analysis of equalities issues, including gender.

For example, mental health strategy No health without mental health A cross-government mental health outcomes strategy for people of all ages was published in February 2011 and was accompanied by an analysis of the impact on equality.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32450
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Mental health services Gender impact assessment
Link
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