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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 27 February 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 March 2018 (named day). It was answered by Jackie Doyle-Price (Conservative) on Monday, 5 March 2018 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Mental Illness

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure that the devolved administrations are able to share information on cases where (a) suicide, (b) self harm and (c) other mental health related issues.

Answer

Health and public health provision are devolved across countries within the United Kingdom and national policies are led by each devolved administration. Officials within devolved administrations can share information on health issues, including suicide, self-harm and mental health. The All Party Parliamentary Group for Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention also engages with hon. Members across the UK.

We would welcome the opportunity to strengthen these links further to improve the way we share information about suicide and self-harm prevention with other devolved administrations.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129900
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Disclosure of information Devolution Mental illness Suicide Self-harm
Link
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