Written question asked by Karl Turner (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Mental Health Services
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of increasing open access care models in mental health services; and if he will take steps to ensure that people have access to timely support without requiring referral or meeting high eligibility thresholds.
- Answer
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I refer the Hon. Member to the announcement on this subject made by my rt. Hon. Friends, the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on 5 August 2026, which is available at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-expansion-of-community-mental-health-support-across-england
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 14323
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Mental health services
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- 2026-08-25 10:20:43 +0100
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