NHS Mental Health Services 2024-07-23
2024-07-23
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Questions & Answers
Q1
Partial Answer
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The MP noted the inadequacy of access to NHS mental health services.
What assessment has been made of the adequacy of access to NHS mental health services?
More than a million people with mental health issues are not getting the support they need. The Government will recruit 8,500 mental health workers, including specialists in every school and young futures hubs in every community. Legislation to modernise the Mental Health Act 1983 is being brought forward.
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Did not specifically address the adequacy of current access issues
Talks About Future Commitments
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Q2
Direct Answer
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Funding for mental health services in Bedford has been held back due to capital expenditure limits.
Will the Minister meet me to discuss a way forward to get urgently needed mental health facilities back in Bedford?
I would be pleased to meet him so that we can discuss this matter in greater detail.
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Q3
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The Prime Minister has emphasized evidence-based policies, but figures for elective care remain incomplete.
Does the Minister agree that comprehensive data is crucial for serving patients effectively?
I am absolutely on board with what my hon. Friend says, and I would be more than happy to discuss it with him further at his convenience.
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Did not address the importance of comprehensive data directly
Agrees In Principle But Does Not Commit
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Q4
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Since 2018, £4.7 billion extra has been allocated to mental health services.
Will the Government commit to increasing the proportion of funding towards mental health services in future years?
We have a plan, with 8,500 more mental health workers, young futures walk-in hubs, specialist support for young people, and legislation to deal with severe conditions. That is a plan of action.
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Did not commit to future funding increases specifically
Talks About Current Commitments
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Q5
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Farming communities face rising mental health pressures, with 95% of farmers under 40 agreeing poor mental health is a hidden problem.
Will the Minister work with colleagues in DEFRA to improve access to NHS mental health services in rural areas?
We are indeed looking at that issue through our 10-year plan for the future vision of our health service. We will work seriously with colleagues in DEFRA to address it.
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Did not provide a specific commitment or timeline
Agrees But Does Not Specify
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Q6
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The questioner is a former psychiatrist and member of the Wessely review on the Mental Health Act.
Does the Minister intend to make changes to the code of practice to the Mental Health Act now?
We remain open to looking at any solution or reform that will help address this extremely important issue, but first steps will be seeing the legislative process moving forward.
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Did not provide a specific plan for non-statutory changes
Agrees To Look At Reforms
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