Written question asked by Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 7 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 July 2025 (named day). It was answered by Alex Davies-Jones (Labour) on Friday, 11 July 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Veterans: Mental Health Services
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of veterans therapists' ability to access veteran inmates in Wales to provide PTSD treatment.
- Answer
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Healthcare in Wales is devolved to the Welsh Government, with seven Local Health Boards responsible for the planning and delivery of health services (including mental health therapy, such as PTSD) in prisons across Wales.
A strong partnership exists between HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) in Wales, the Welsh Government and Public Health Wales, underpinned by a 2019 agreement. Regular strategic meetings and local partnership boards ensure that prisoners can access appropriate interventions, including mental health support, through coordinated efforts between prison services and healthcare providers.
HMPPS delivers a range of initiatives to support veterans including via third sector organisations, who provide a prison in-reach service to veterans whilst in custody.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 65388
- Session
- 2024-26
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Mental health services Wales Post-traumatic stress disorder Veterans
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- 2025-09-05 23:52:45 +0100
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