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Written question asked by Dan Carden (Labour) on Thursday, 23 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2023. It was answered by Andrea Leadsom (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 November 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Alcoholic Drinks and Drugs: Misuse

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to paragraph 4.5 of the Government response to the Fifty-fourth report of Session 2022-23 from the Committee of Public Accounts on Alcohol treatment services, HC 1001, published on 21 July 2023, what her planned timetable is for publishing the joint action plan with NHS England to address co-occurring mental health and drug/alcohol-related conditions.

Answer

The Department is developing a Joint Action Plan with NHS England to address co-occurring mental health and drug/alcohol-related conditions. This programme of work aims to improve access to mental health services for people with drug and alcohol misuse conditions, as well as improve the links between mental health and substance misuse services.

The Department is continuing to work with NHS England on this programme, and we aim to publish the Joint Action Plan in 2024.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3538
Session
2023-24
Related items
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Drugs Misuse Mental health
Link
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