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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. It was answered by Zubir Ahmed (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Depressive Illnesses: Children and Young People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time is children and young people diagnosed with depression to access child and adolescent mental health services in the last 12 months for which data is available.

Answer

The data for this question is unavailable. NHS England does not report waiting times data for specific conditions unless there is an existing waiting times standard, for example Children and Young People eating disorders or Early Intervention in Psychosis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128209
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Children Depressive illnesses Mental health services Waiting lists Young people
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk