PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Mental Health Services (1 November 2022)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether mental health will continue to be treated as a priority in the NHS and will be given parity of esteem alongside physical health.
Asked by:
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour)
Asked by:
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour)
Answer
We continue to invest in National Health Service mental health services, which has increased from approximately £11 billion in 2015/16 to £15 billion in 2021/22. We amended the Health and Care Act 2022 to commit to parity of esteem and we expect integrated care boards to meet the Mental Health Investment Standard.
Answered by:
Maria Caulfield (Conservative)
8 November 2022
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