Covid-19 Response

Luke Evans Excerpts
Wednesday 22nd April 2020

(4 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Luke Evans Portrait Dr Luke Evans (Bosworth) (Con) [V]
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Frontline workers such as those in ITU and care homes are used to death—that is part of the job—but not on this scale and not in these circumstances. What are the Secretary of State and his Department doing to support the mental health of frontline workers now and in the future, when the pandemic passes?

Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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That is an incredibly important question. We have put in place a helpline for all frontline workers in the NHS to ensure that they have the support they need. Working with my hon. Friend and others, I will make sure that that support stays in place long after this crisis is over.