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<p>The data is not held in the format requested as a national access and waiting times
standard for National Health Service mental health services has not yet been defined.</p><p>On
22 July, NHS England and NHS Improvement announced consultation on the potential to
introduce five new waiting time standards, which have been piloted by mental health
providers in collaboration with acute NHS trusts, and are backed by clinical and patient
representatives. The consultation closed on 1 September. The responses will now be
analysed, and a recommendation made to Government in due course.</p>
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