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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.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Mental Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much funding he has provided for services supporting people with post traumatic stress disorder in the last three years.

Answer

It is not possible to identify the amount of funding specifically for services supporting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many people treated for PTSD will receive treatment in NHS Talking Therapies, which support other common mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, as well as PTSD.

Depending on the circumstances of their case, individuals with diagnosed and undiagnosed PTSD may also be referred or could present themselves to most other forms of mental health provision, including community, crisis, and inpatient services, as well as to specific pathways for other conditions which may be co-occurring for some patients.

For 2026/27, overall National Health Service mental health spending is forecast to increase to a record £16.1 billion. The following table shows the amount of mental health spend for the past three years:

Year

NHS Mental Health Spend

2025/26

£15.7 billion

2024/25

£15.1 billion

2023/24

£13.9 billion

Note: the figure for 2025/26 is forecast.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128210
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Expenditure Mental health services Post-traumatic stress disorder
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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