Mental Health Services

Lord Ramsbotham Excerpts
Wednesday 26th November 2014

(10 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl Howe Portrait Earl Howe
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My noble friend raises a very important point. My department has invested £3 million in MindEd, which provides clear guidance on children and young people’s mental health for any adult working with children, young people and their families so that, for example, school teachers and those working with children in schools can recognise when a child needs help and can make sure that they get that help early.

Lord Ramsbotham Portrait Lord Ramsbotham (CB)
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My Lords, can the Minister confirm whether there is a sufficiency of trained mental health nurses and specialists to carry out all the tasks that this welcome task force will undoubtedly identify?

Earl Howe Portrait Earl Howe
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There are concerns about the sufficiency of mental health nurses and professionals, particularly in certain areas of the country. Workforce issues therefore will be under the spotlight for the task force.