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Debate between Stephen Kinnock and Robbie Moore
Tuesday 11th February 2025

(2 weeks, 1 day ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stephen Kinnock Portrait Stephen Kinnock
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Integrated care boards are responsible for providing mental health services to meet the needs of their local populations. As part of our plan for change, we will reduce delays and provide faster treatment. We are working with NHS England to transform mental health services, shift care from hospitals to local communities, and increase access to support for people across the country, including in rural areas.

Robbie Moore Portrait Robbie Moore (Keighley and Ilkley) (Con)
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Insomnia affects many patients, including my constituents, who are being advised by their GPs to try cognitive behavioural therapy as an alternative to medication. However, digital CBT programmes are not available on the NHS, leaving many without access to drug-free treatment. Will the Minister outline what steps the Government are taking to ensure that patients have access to digital therapies, so that more people can get access to evidence-based, drug-free support?