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Written question asked by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2020 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 13 July 2020. A substantive answer was provided by Nadine Dorries (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 July 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Mental Health Services: Children and Young People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 9 January 2020 to Question 288 on Mental Health Services: Children and Young People, what plans he has to introduce further waiting time standards for mental health services for children and young people.

Answer

We are piloting a four-week waiting time in 12 areas to improve access to children and young people’s specialist mental health services.

The National Health Service is committed to providing help where it is required as quickly as possible. But it is important to do this safely and consistently across the country without introducing any unintended consequences.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
70404
Session
2019-21
Related items
Mental Health Services: Children and Young People
Thursday, 9 January 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Children Mental health services Waiting lists Young people
Link
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