Preventive and public health services for mental health have not had the same priority and focus on improvement as NHS mental health treatment services. Previous government strategies have emphasised the importance of preventive services for mental health and wellbeing, alongside treatment for mental illness. However, we, and many stakeholders, are concerned that preventive services have not been given the same priority and focus as NHS treatment services. From 2018–19 to 2022–23, the local a...

Preventive and public health services for mental health have not had the same priority and focus on improvement as NHS mental health treatment services. Previous government strategies have emphasised the importance of preventive services for mental health and wellbeing, alongside treatment for mental illness. However, we, and many stakeholders, are concerned that preventive services have not been given the same priority and focus as NHS treatment services. From 2018–19 to 2022–23, the local authority public health grant had a real-terms reduction of 6%. The new ICSs will be a key mechanism for taking forward public health improvements and, wh Type: conclusion | Number: 6 | Response status: accepted Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation published on 14 August. This sets out the Department for Health and Social Care’s strategic approach to improving care for people living with six groups of conditions. As part of this, the department recognises