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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

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

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
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk