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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit: Dorset

Tuesday 8 June 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial support is being provided for the construction of a new psychiatric intensive care unit at St Ann's Hospital in Dorset as part of a national plan to build 48 hospitals by 2030.
  • The new facility will replace outdated infrastructure with modern technology and sustainable practices, offering both child and adult mental health services.
  • The government is committed to expanding community mental health services for children and young people, allocating an additional 79 million this year to ensure timely support without hospital admission.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Chris Loder
NHS Mental Health
Context

The question arises from the ongoing planning to upgrade mental health facilities in Dorset, specifically focusing on St Ann's Hospital.

Question

What steps he is taking to support the construction of a new psychiatric intensive care unit in Dorset. I am grateful for any progress and details regarding this initiative that improves patient care with modern technology and sustainability.

Answer from Edward Argar

I confirm St Ann's Hospital is part of our plan to build 48 hospitals by 2030, including a new build that will provide child and adult mental health services for Dorset, replacing outdated infrastructure with modern facilities at the cutting edge of technology, innovation, and sustainability.

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Q2 Chris Loder
Mental Health
Context

The question follows up on the reopening of Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne and seeks a specific commitment to increase inpatient provision for children and young people facing serious mental health issues.

Question

Will he commit specifically to an increase in inpatient provision for children and young people in West Dorset with severe mental health difficulties, as we have several challenging cases?

Answer from Edward Argar

While the number of places commissioned is a matter for local NHS commissioners, my hon. Friend can rest assured that we are committed to expanding community mental health services with an additional £79 million this year, ensuring children and young people receive timely support without hospital admission, alongside investment in inpatient facilities at St Ann's.

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Not addressed: Specific commitment to increase inpatient provision for children and young people

How: While The Number Of Places Commissioned Is A Matter For Local Nhs Commissioners

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