House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Early Support Hubs update
11 February 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Wes Streeting Lab Ilford North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government is investing an additional 7 million to support 24 Early Support Hubs.
- This investment brings the total funding since April 2024 to over 20 million.
- The expansion aims to provide quicker mental health support to more children and young people.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the government's investment in Early Support Hubs to provide expanded mental health services for children and young people.
Action requested
The government is investing an additional £7 million to support the continued operation of 24 Early Support Hubs, expanding their service offer in 2026/27. This brings the total investment since April 2024 to over £20m, ensuring quicker mental health support for thousands more children and young people.
Key facts
- Government investing an additional £7 million for Early Support Hubs.
- Total investment since April 2024 exceeds £20 million.
- Services offered include group work, counselling, psychological therapies, and signposting to other services.
- Evaluation of the impact of these services will be published in Summer.