Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Lewis Atkinson (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Engagements
- Question
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Q9
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Lewis Atkinson (Sunderland Central) (Lab):
Too many people are waiting too long for NHS mental health care, with over 6,000 adults waiting up to two years. In Sunderland, grassroots organisations like the wonderful Betsy Jenny café are providing support to our community, but they cannot substitute for timely, NHS-funded care. As the Government consult on their new mental health strategy, will the Prime Minister agree that it must include clear waiting time standards?
- Answer
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We are determined to transform mental health services so that everyone gets the support they need. I am pleased to say that we have recruited 8,700 extra mental health workers. We have opened the first of six 24/7 neighbourhood mental health centres and ensured that nearly 800,000 more children and young people have access to a mental health support team at their school or college. There is more to be done, but this is a real step forward.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 788 c908
- Session
- 2026-27
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Mental health services Standards Waiting lists
- Link
- View this Prime Minister's question on hansard.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2026-08-06 00:02:43 +0100
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