Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 2025. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Friday, 21 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Farmers: Lancashire

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on farmers’ mental health in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.

Answer

This Government is committed to supporting the mental health of those working in farming and agriculture.

The Government continue to fund the Farmer Welfare Grant. This currently funds four charities to deliver projects which support mental health and build resilience in local farming communities. One consortium of charities, led by the Farmer Network, operates in Lancashire. Their ‘Keep Farming Stronger for Longer’ campaign is delivering workshops, training, events, networking, 1:1 advice and the provision of additional Field Nurse services in the region. Furthermore, the Government is paying out £60m through the Farming Recovery Fund to support farmers affected by this unprecedented extreme wet weather.

Finally, the Government announced in their 2024 manifesto 8,500 new mental health support workers. This will give mental health the same attention and focus as physical health, reduce delays and provide faster treatment closer to people’s homes.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 38171
Session: 2024-26
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Subjects: Farmers Public expenditure Mental health Lancashire
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Farmers: Lancashire

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