Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lloyd Hatton and Preet Kaur Gill

Tuesday 9th June 2026 Commons Chamber

[Preet Kaur Gill]

The hon. Lady raises some important challenges, and the women’s mental health strategy will deal with some of them. Work is under way to develop a more comprehensive offer to address the critical issues that many young people transitioning to adult services face, including bespoke guidance in the revised Mental Health Act code of practice. The Government are also funding early support hubs, which provide free, open access to mental health support for young people up to the age of 25. Under the new developmental service specification, children and young people’s services will no longer be required to transfer or discharge a young person on their 18th birthday, where clinically appropriate.

[Lloyd Hatton (South Dorset) (Lab)]

5. What steps he is taking to improve mental health facilities in Dorset.