Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies on community mental health services of the Trieste Model of mental health care.

We recognise the important role that community-based mental health systems play. As part of our 10-Year Health Plan, we are aiming to shift more care into community settings.

Building on international best practice, including those in the Trieste model, NHS England is already piloting new models of care in the community for those with severe mental illness. These new open access mental health centres are being piloted in six neighbourhood areas, including in York. These centres will provide 24/7 support to individuals and their families during times of crisis, without needing to book an appointment. Additionally, centres will provide advice around housing or employment to support individuals to stay well.