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Written question asked by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 March 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 March 2007. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 March 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Prisons: Mental Health

Question
(2) how many prisons have dedicated mental health teams.
Answer

Responsibility for prison healthcare services now rests with the Department of Health.There are currently 102 mental health in-reach teams working within prisons. Every prison establishment in England and Wales has access to these services.Mental health services have been a key part of the Government's recent reforms of prison health services and the Department of Health is now investing £20 million a year in NHS mental health in-reach services for prisoners.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
458 c1646W; 129928
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Prisons Mental health services Mental health
Link
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