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Written question asked by David Warburton (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 24 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 October 2022 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 27 October 2022. A substantive answer was provided by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 November 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Mental Health Services: Somerton and Frome

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to help improve access for young people to mental health services in Somerton and Frome constituency.

Answer

In September we announced ‘Our plan for patients’, which outlines how we will increase access to National Health Service mental health services, including in Somerton and Frome. Through the NHS Long Term Plan, we are investing an additional £2.3 billion a year by 2023/24 to expand NHS mental health for adults, children and young people in England, including in Somerton and Frome.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
69747
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Mental health services Young people Somerton and Frome
Link
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