The Minister of State, Department of Health and Social Care, Maria Caulfield acknowledged the significant challenges faced in mental health care provision, particularly in the Wirral. She outlined substantial investments by the Government towards improving mental health services across England, including an additional £2.3 billion annually to support 2 million more people with NHS-funded mental health services compared to pre-2018 levels. Caulfield detailed ongoing efforts to introduce new waiting time standards for mental health services and stressed the importance of early intervention through programmes like mental health support teams in schools and colleges. She highlighted local initiatives such as the 'Talking Together Wirral' programme, which has successfully helped many individuals recover through talking therapies since January 2023. Additionally, she committed to working with the hon. Member for Birkenhead on recruitment of more mental health workers and implementing innovative community-based support models to alleviate pressure on A&E services. The Minister concluded by expressing her commitment to addressing the identified issues and improving mental health care provision in the Wirral.