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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 2024. It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Skin Diseases: Mental Health

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to support patients with inflammatory skin conditions to manage the impact of their condition on their mental health.

Answer

The Government is committed to supporting everyone’s mental health and wellbeing, and ensuring that the right support is in place, including for those with long term physical health conditions such as inflammatory skin conditions. This is why, between 2018/19 and 2023/24, National Health Service spending on mental health has increased by £4.7 billion, as part of the NHS Long Term Plan.

The NHS continues to develop the NHS Talking Therapies Long Term Conditions services to ensure that people with a long-term physical health condition, such as an inflammatory skin condition, have access to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommended psychological therapies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24460
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Mental health Skin diseases
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk