In Prime Minister’s Questions, Theo Clarke MP raised the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people’s mental health and the importance of mental health provision in Stafford, particularly for young people and veterans. Theo Clarke MP is pleased that the Prime Minister gave his support to the Stafford Mental Health Network which Ms Clarke founded with the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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Theo Clarke, MP for Stafford’s question:
"I have seen first-hand, visiting both St George’s Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford, the great work being done to support people, including veterans, with their mental health. Does my right hon. Friend agree that, sadly, the covid-19 pandemic is likely to have had a negative impact on people’s mental health, and will he commit to working with me and the Stafford mental health network to improve and increase mental health provision in Stafford?"
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, Prime Minister’s response:
"Yes, I am certainly very happy to discuss that with my hon. Friend, or to make sure she gets access to the relevant ministerial authority. What we are doing, in addition to the £13.3 billion I spoke of, is supporting mental health charities throughout the pandemic, and in particular focusing on the mental health needs of children and young people. That is why I appointed Dr Alex George to be our youth mental health ambassador."
