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Written question asked by Alexander Stafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 May 2024. It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Monday, 13 May 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Assistance Animals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support the mental health of people working in the companion animal welfare sector.

Answer

Mental health is a cross-Government issue as it affects everyone in society, and we continue to work closely with other Government departments in addressing the wider determinants of mental ill health. We are currently working with stakeholders to develop a Mental Health Policy Tool to support Government policymakers to take mental health and wellbeing impacts into account, and address disparities when designing new policies.

Through the NHS Long Term Plan, the Government is providing record levels of investment to expand and transform National Health Service mental health services in England, so that more people, including those working in the companion animal welfare sector, can get the help and support that they need.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25116
Session
2023-24
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Staff Mental health Assistance animals
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk