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Written question asked by Afzal Khan (Labour) on Friday, 4 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 April 2025. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Monday, 14 April 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Mental Health Services: Special Educational Needs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of access to Child and Adolescent Mental Health services for special educational needs and disabilities children in Manchester Rusholme constituency.

Answer

We know that too many children and young people, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, are not receiving the mental health care they need, and that waits for mental health services are too long across England, including in Manchester. We are determined to change that.

As part of our mission to build a National Health Service that is fit for the future, we will provide access to a specialist mental health professional in every school in England, introduce open access Young Futures hubs in communities, and recruit 8,500 mental health workers to cut wait times and provide faster treatment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
44263
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Mental health services Special educational needs Manchester Rusholme
Link
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