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Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Thursday, 7 June 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 June 2018. It was answered by Jackie Doyle-Price (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 June 2018 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Childline

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has he made of the role of NSPCC's Childline in the provision of early mental health support; and what steps is his Department taking to support that organisation.

Answer

The Government welcomes the work of the NSPCC’s Childline. The Government supports the NSPCC through an £8 million grant over four years (up to 2020), as a contribution to funding both ChildLine and the NSPCC’s National Helpline, for anyone with concerns or worries about a child.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
151051
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Children Mental health services Childline NSPCC
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk