Mental Health Act Reform

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued to NHS mental health providers on continuity of care when therapists leave posts or are absent for ext

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued to NHS mental health providers on continuity of care when therapists leave posts or are absent for extended periods.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government how they intend to ensure that the health and care needs of people with learning disabilities are addressed through a dedicated strategic framework; and what mechanisms

To ask His Majesty's Government how they intend to ensure that the health and care needs of people with learning disabilities are addressed through a dedicated strategic framework; and what mechanisms for national accountability will be included in such a

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact social prescribing on supporting men with mental health issues.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact social prescribing on supporting men with mental health issues.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the final report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism will address evidence on (1) the positive contribution made by identif

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the final report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism will address evidence on (1) the positive contribution made by identified and appropriately supported neurodivergent people t

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to issue guidance to ensure that assessments of gender clinic mental health outcomes focus on whether the individual (1) is employed or in school, (2)

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to issue guidance to ensure that assessments of gender clinic mental health outcomes focus on whether the individual (1) is employed or in school, (2) has a romantic partner, or (3) routinely …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government how many patients have been transferred from the Northampton site of St Andrew's Healthcare since NHS England formally initiated the programme of patient removal from t

To ask His Majesty's Government how many patients have been transferred from the Northampton site of St Andrew's Healthcare since NHS England formally initiated the programme of patient removal from that site.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government how many patients at the Northampton site of St Andrew's healthcare were in out-of-area placements, defined as outside of their home trust, prior to NHS England's inter

To ask His Majesty's Government how many patients at the Northampton site of St Andrew's healthcare were in out-of-area placements, defined as outside of their home trust, prior to NHS England's intervention; and how many patients relocated from that site

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment he has made of the disparity between male and female suicide rates with other OECD countries.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment he has made of the disparity between male and female suicide rates with other OECD countries.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, according to data supplied to the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health, how many patients in recent (12 mont

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, according to data supplied to the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health, how many patients in recent (12 months) contact with mental health services were …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government how the clinical outcomes of patients being relocated from St Andrew's Healthcare are being measured in order to ensure high-quality care.

To ask His Majesty's Government how the clinical outcomes of patients being relocated from St Andrew's Healthcare are being measured in order to ensure high-quality care.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the number of deaths from anorexia nervosa recorded by the Office of National Statistics is in line with the mortality rates s

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the number of deaths from anorexia nervosa recorded by the Office of National Statistics is in line with the mortality rates suggested by clinical prevalence data; and, if …

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Mental Health Act 2025 and accompanying statutory guidance adequately address dispariti

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Mental Health Act 2025 and accompanying statutory guidance adequately address disparities in access, quality of care, and outcomes in …

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department intends to publish the draft statutory guidance for the Mental Health Act 2025 for consultation; and if he will commit to

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department intends to publish the draft statutory guidance for the Mental Health Act 2025 for consultation; and if he will commit to consulting by and for specialist …

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has reviewed the adequacy of support that General Practitioners receive when helping people access ADHD Medication.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has reviewed the adequacy of support that General Practitioners receive when helping people access ADHD Medication.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has reviewed the success of shared care agreements with private providers when it comes to ADHD patient cases.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has reviewed the success of shared care agreements with private providers when it comes to ADHD patient cases.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that patients receiving community mental health care are appropriately involved in decision

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that patients receiving community mental health care are appropriately involved in decisions relating to their treatment plans and discharge from

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the final report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism examines the relationship between ne

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the final report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism examines the relationship between neurodevelopmental under-identification and long-term dis

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the interim report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism, published on 31 March, what steps they are taking to ensure th

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the interim report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism, published on 31 March, what steps they are taking to ensure that the final report addresses race as …

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the interim report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism, published on 31 March, whether the final report of the Review

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the interim report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism, published on 31 March, whether the final report of the Review will address the evidence on Foetal Alcohol …

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the final report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism will assess whether framing rising diagnostic rates primarily as a dem

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the final report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism will assess whether framing rising diagnostic rates primarily as a demand management problem may compound existing inequaliti

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what conversations he has had with Business and Trade colleagues regarding improving employment conditions for those in the mental health sect

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what conversations he has had with Business and Trade colleagues regarding improving employment conditions for those in the mental health sector.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what evidence his Department used to inform the decision to change accreditation requirements for counsellors in December 2025.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what evidence his Department used to inform the decision to change accreditation requirements for counsellors in December 2025.

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5 Sep 2025 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care Context · primary home: Hillsborough Law linked

Mental Health Services: Disclosure of Information

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to hold discussions with leaders of mental health services on meeting the requirements of the statutory duty of candour. Answer: The Government is supportive of …

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28 Feb 2024 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress has been made on the Lampard Inquiry into mental health services in Essex. Answer: Baroness Lampard, the Chair of the Inquiry, undertook a consultation on proposed …

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8 Feb 2024 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing funding for the legal teams of the families involved in the Essex mental health independent inquiry. Answer: …

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8 Feb 2024 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she plans to meet families involved in the Essex mental health independent inquiry to discuss the terms of reference for that inquiry. Answer: The Department announced on 28 …

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