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Written question asked by Elsie Blundell (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 September 2025. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Monday, 1 September 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Greater Manchester

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing for people who have been diagnosed with PTSD in Greater Manchester.

Answer

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is responsible for commissioning services to meet the mental health needs of people across Greater Manchester.

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing is recommended as a treatment option for adults with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. People with post-traumatic stress disorder may be able to access it through local NHS Talking Therapies services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
69694
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Greater Manchester Medical treatments Post-traumatic stress disorder
Link
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