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758715

registered interest
date	07/09/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Female Genital Mutilation: Clinics
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what guidance his Department provides for women with FGM seeking care who live in areas where there is no dedicated FGM clinic.
tabling member constituency	Rotherham
tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
uin	9476
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>There are a number of specialist National Health Service clinics nationally that will treat women with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The services offered by these clinics vary and provide a range of procedures including de-infibulation, counselling and other services specifically for girls and women affected by FGM. Most are run by specially trained doctors, nurses or midwives who understand FGM and are able to treat some of the medical problems caused by it.</p><p>With regards to guidance for women seeking care in areas with no dedicated FGM clinic, it is for clinical commissioning groups to commission appropriate local services for the health needs of their populations.</p><p> </p><p>There is a range of research around the clinical provision for FGM, both nationally and internationally. The Department is aware of research, for example around both reconstructive surgery and de-infibulation. As these and other evidence bases develop, we will consider what outcomes the research might offer within the context of the NHS. Currently the focus of our FGM health work remains on prevention.</p><p> </p><p>With regard to joint working between general practitioner (GP) practices and hospitals which run FGM clinics, these relationships should be the same as the relationships between any other GP and hospital FGM services whether in maternity, gynaecology or any other setting related to FGM or otherwise. The FGM Enhanced Dataset specification Standardisation Committee for Care Information (SCCI) 2026 and other guidance materials, where appropriate, also contain information in relation to the data which should be exchanged between GPs and any clinic in relation to FGM.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does not hold information on the locations or opening dates of clinics to deal with FGM. NHS England holds details about the number and location of specialist NHS FGM services nationally - currently there are 13 FGM clinics of which eight are located in London.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to information on the categories of clinic, the FGM Enhanced Dataset supports the Department’s FGM Prevention Programme by presenting a national picture of the prevalence of FGM in England. Data is collected by healthcare providers in England, including acute hospital providers, mental health providers and GP practices.</p><p> </p><p>Treatment Function Code is collected within the Enhanced Dataset. This is recorded to report the specialised service within which the patient is treated.</p><p> </p><p>The most recent, annual report from the FGM Enhanced Dataset was published on 4 July 2017. A copy is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30015" target="_blank">https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30015</a></p><p>It reported on attendances in the NHS between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017. A known Treatment Function Code was recorded for only 59% of total attendances. The most common treatment functions associated with the identification and treatment of FGM in this period were within midwifery services, obstetrics, mental health recovery and rehabilitation services and gynaecology.</p><p> </p><p>A full list of treatment function codes is available in the NHS Data Dictionary, which are available at the following link:</p><p><a href="http://www.datadictionary.nhs.uk/data_dictionary/attributes/t/tran/treatment_function_code_de.asp?shownav=0" target="_blank">http://www.datadictionary.nhs.uk/data_dictionary/attributes/t/tran/treatment_function_code_de.asp?shownav=0</a></p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price grouped question UIN 9472 9473 9474 9475 9478 question first answered 15/09/2017 12:41:53 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

758716

registered interest
date	07/09/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Female Genital Mutilation: Clinics
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what information the Government holds on recent or ongoing research on FGM clinical provision; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Rotherham
tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
uin	9478
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>There are a number of specialist National Health Service clinics nationally that will treat women with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The services offered by these clinics vary and provide a range of procedures including de-infibulation, counselling and other services specifically for girls and women affected by FGM. Most are run by specially trained doctors, nurses or midwives who understand FGM and are able to treat some of the medical problems caused by it.</p><p>With regards to guidance for women seeking care in areas with no dedicated FGM clinic, it is for clinical commissioning groups to commission appropriate local services for the health needs of their populations.</p><p> </p><p>There is a range of research around the clinical provision for FGM, both nationally and internationally. The Department is aware of research, for example around both reconstructive surgery and de-infibulation. As these and other evidence bases develop, we will consider what outcomes the research might offer within the context of the NHS. Currently the focus of our FGM health work remains on prevention.</p><p> </p><p>With regard to joint working between general practitioner (GP) practices and hospitals which run FGM clinics, these relationships should be the same as the relationships between any other GP and hospital FGM services whether in maternity, gynaecology or any other setting related to FGM or otherwise. The FGM Enhanced Dataset specification Standardisation Committee for Care Information (SCCI) 2026 and other guidance materials, where appropriate, also contain information in relation to the data which should be exchanged between GPs and any clinic in relation to FGM.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does not hold information on the locations or opening dates of clinics to deal with FGM. NHS England holds details about the number and location of specialist NHS FGM services nationally - currently there are 13 FGM clinics of which eight are located in London.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to information on the categories of clinic, the FGM Enhanced Dataset supports the Department’s FGM Prevention Programme by presenting a national picture of the prevalence of FGM in England. Data is collected by healthcare providers in England, including acute hospital providers, mental health providers and GP practices.</p><p> </p><p>Treatment Function Code is collected within the Enhanced Dataset. This is recorded to report the specialised service within which the patient is treated.</p><p> </p><p>The most recent, annual report from the FGM Enhanced Dataset was published on 4 July 2017. A copy is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30015" target="_blank">https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30015</a></p><p>It reported on attendances in the NHS between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017. A known Treatment Function Code was recorded for only 59% of total attendances. The most common treatment functions associated with the identification and treatment of FGM in this period were within midwifery services, obstetrics, mental health recovery and rehabilitation services and gynaecology.</p><p> </p><p>A full list of treatment function codes is available in the NHS Data Dictionary, which are available at the following link:</p><p><a href="http://www.datadictionary.nhs.uk/data_dictionary/attributes/t/tran/treatment_function_code_de.asp?shownav=0" target="_blank">http://www.datadictionary.nhs.uk/data_dictionary/attributes/t/tran/treatment_function_code_de.asp?shownav=0</a></p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price grouped question UIN 9472 9473 9474 9475 9476 question first answered 15/09/2017 12:41:53 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

758717

registered interest
date	07/09/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Mental Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to consult with (a) families, (b) carers and (c) those detained under current provision on the content of the proposed Mental Health Bill.
tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
tabling member printed	Kate Green
uin	9502
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The Queen’s Speech confirmed the Government’s intention to reform mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act. Details will be published in due course.</p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price grouped question UIN 9503 9504 question first answered 12/09/2017 14:41:42 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

758718

registered interest
date	07/09/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Mental Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether the Mental Health Bill will be available for pre-legislative scrutiny.
tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
tabling member printed	Kate Green
uin	9503
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The Queen’s Speech confirmed the Government’s intention to reform mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act. Details will be published in due course.</p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price grouped question UIN 9502 9504 question first answered 12/09/2017 14:41:42 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

758719

registered interest
date	07/09/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Mental Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when the proposed Mental Health Bill will be published.
tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
tabling member printed	Kate Green
uin	9504
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The Queen’s Speech confirmed the Government’s intention to reform mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act. Details will be published in due course.</p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price grouped question UIN 9502 9503 question first answered 12/09/2017 14:41:43 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

758723

registered interest
date	07/09/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Female Genital Mutilation: Clinics
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what guidance his Department has issued on joint working between GP practices and hospitals which run FGM clinics.
tabling member constituency	Rotherham
tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
uin	9474
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>There are a number of specialist National Health Service clinics nationally that will treat women with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The services offered by these clinics vary and provide a range of procedures including de-infibulation, counselling and other services specifically for girls and women affected by FGM. Most are run by specially trained doctors, nurses or midwives who understand FGM and are able to treat some of the medical problems caused by it.</p><p>With regards to guidance for women seeking care in areas with no dedicated FGM clinic, it is for clinical commissioning groups to commission appropriate local services for the health needs of their populations.</p><p> </p><p>There is a range of research around the clinical provision for FGM, both nationally and internationally. The Department is aware of research, for example around both reconstructive surgery and de-infibulation. As these and other evidence bases develop, we will consider what outcomes the research might offer within the context of the NHS. Currently the focus of our FGM health work remains on prevention.</p><p> </p><p>With regard to joint working between general practitioner (GP) practices and hospitals which run FGM clinics, these relationships should be the same as the relationships between any other GP and hospital FGM services whether in maternity, gynaecology or any other setting related to FGM or otherwise. The FGM Enhanced Dataset specification Standardisation Committee for Care Information (SCCI) 2026 and other guidance materials, where appropriate, also contain information in relation to the data which should be exchanged between GPs and any clinic in relation to FGM.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does not hold information on the locations or opening dates of clinics to deal with FGM. NHS England holds details about the number and location of specialist NHS FGM services nationally - currently there are 13 FGM clinics of which eight are located in London.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to information on the categories of clinic, the FGM Enhanced Dataset supports the Department’s FGM Prevention Programme by presenting a national picture of the prevalence of FGM in England. Data is collected by healthcare providers in England, including acute hospital providers, mental health providers and GP practices.</p><p> </p><p>Treatment Function Code is collected within the Enhanced Dataset. This is recorded to report the specialised service within which the patient is treated.</p><p> </p><p>The most recent, annual report from the FGM Enhanced Dataset was published on 4 July 2017. A copy is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30015" target="_blank">https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30015</a></p><p>It reported on attendances in the NHS between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017. A known Treatment Function Code was recorded for only 59% of total attendances. The most common treatment functions associated with the identification and treatment of FGM in this period were within midwifery services, obstetrics, mental health recovery and rehabilitation services and gynaecology.</p><p> </p><p>A full list of treatment function codes is available in the NHS Data Dictionary, which are available at the following link:</p><p><a href="http://www.datadictionary.nhs.uk/data_dictionary/attributes/t/tran/treatment_function_code_de.asp?shownav=0" target="_blank">http://www.datadictionary.nhs.uk/data_dictionary/attributes/t/tran/treatment_function_code_de.asp?shownav=0</a></p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price grouped question UIN 9472 9473 9475 9476 9478 question first answered 15/09/2017 12:41:53 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

758724

registered interest
date	07/09/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Female Genital Mutilation: Clinics
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what information his Department holds on the location and date of planned opening of new clinics for dealing with FGM cases.
tabling member constituency	Rotherham
tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
uin	9475
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>There are a number of specialist National Health Service clinics nationally that will treat women with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The services offered by these clinics vary and provide a range of procedures including de-infibulation, counselling and other services specifically for girls and women affected by FGM. Most are run by specially trained doctors, nurses or midwives who understand FGM and are able to treat some of the medical problems caused by it.</p><p>With regards to guidance for women seeking care in areas with no dedicated FGM clinic, it is for clinical commissioning groups to commission appropriate local services for the health needs of their populations.</p><p> </p><p>There is a range of research around the clinical provision for FGM, both nationally and internationally. The Department is aware of research, for example around both reconstructive surgery and de-infibulation. As these and other evidence bases develop, we will consider what outcomes the research might offer within the context of the NHS. Currently the focus of our FGM health work remains on prevention.</p><p> </p><p>With regard to joint working between general practitioner (GP) practices and hospitals which run FGM clinics, these relationships should be the same as the relationships between any other GP and hospital FGM services whether in maternity, gynaecology or any other setting related to FGM or otherwise. The FGM Enhanced Dataset specification Standardisation Committee for Care Information (SCCI) 2026 and other guidance materials, where appropriate, also contain information in relation to the data which should be exchanged between GPs and any clinic in relation to FGM.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does not hold information on the locations or opening dates of clinics to deal with FGM. NHS England holds details about the number and location of specialist NHS FGM services nationally - currently there are 13 FGM clinics of which eight are located in London.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to information on the categories of clinic, the FGM Enhanced Dataset supports the Department’s FGM Prevention Programme by presenting a national picture of the prevalence of FGM in England. Data is collected by healthcare providers in England, including acute hospital providers, mental health providers and GP practices.</p><p> </p><p>Treatment Function Code is collected within the Enhanced Dataset. This is recorded to report the specialised service within which the patient is treated.</p><p> </p><p>The most recent, annual report from the FGM Enhanced Dataset was published on 4 July 2017. A copy is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30015" target="_blank">https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30015</a></p><p>It reported on attendances in the NHS between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017. A known Treatment Function Code was recorded for only 59% of total attendances. The most common treatment functions associated with the identification and treatment of FGM in this period were within midwifery services, obstetrics, mental health recovery and rehabilitation services and gynaecology.</p><p> </p><p>A full list of treatment function codes is available in the NHS Data Dictionary, which are available at the following link:</p><p><a href="http://www.datadictionary.nhs.uk/data_dictionary/attributes/t/tran/treatment_function_code_de.asp?shownav=0" target="_blank">http://www.datadictionary.nhs.uk/data_dictionary/attributes/t/tran/treatment_function_code_de.asp?shownav=0</a></p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price grouped question UIN 9472 9473 9474 9476 9478 question first answered 15/09/2017 12:41:53 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

758725

registered interest
date	07/09/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Female Genital Mutilation: Clinics
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what information his Department holds on the number and location of clinics which are recommended for people who have undergone FGM.
tabling member constituency	Rotherham
tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
uin	9472
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>There are a number of specialist National Health Service clinics nationally that will treat women with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The services offered by these clinics vary and provide a range of procedures including de-infibulation, counselling and other services specifically for girls and women affected by FGM. Most are run by specially trained doctors, nurses or midwives who understand FGM and are able to treat some of the medical problems caused by it.</p><p>With regards to guidance for women seeking care in areas with no dedicated FGM clinic, it is for clinical commissioning groups to commission appropriate local services for the health needs of their populations.</p><p> </p><p>There is a range of research around the clinical provision for FGM, both nationally and internationally. The Department is aware of research, for example around both reconstructive surgery and de-infibulation. As these and other evidence bases develop, we will consider what outcomes the research might offer within the context of the NHS. Currently the focus of our FGM health work remains on prevention.</p><p> </p><p>With regard to joint working between general practitioner (GP) practices and hospitals which run FGM clinics, these relationships should be the same as the relationships between any other GP and hospital FGM services whether in maternity, gynaecology or any other setting related to FGM or otherwise. The FGM Enhanced Dataset specification Standardisation Committee for Care Information (SCCI) 2026 and other guidance materials, where appropriate, also contain information in relation to the data which should be exchanged between GPs and any clinic in relation to FGM.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does not hold information on the locations or opening dates of clinics to deal with FGM. NHS England holds details about the number and location of specialist NHS FGM services nationally - currently there are 13 FGM clinics of which eight are located in London.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to information on the categories of clinic, the FGM Enhanced Dataset supports the Department’s FGM Prevention Programme by presenting a national picture of the prevalence of FGM in England. Data is collected by healthcare providers in England, including acute hospital providers, mental health providers and GP practices.</p><p> </p><p>Treatment Function Code is collected within the Enhanced Dataset. This is recorded to report the specialised service within which the patient is treated.</p><p> </p><p>The most recent, annual report from the FGM Enhanced Dataset was published on 4 July 2017. A copy is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30015" target="_blank">https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30015</a></p><p>It reported on attendances in the NHS between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017. A known Treatment Function Code was recorded for only 59% of total attendances. The most common treatment functions associated with the identification and treatment of FGM in this period were within midwifery services, obstetrics, mental health recovery and rehabilitation services and gynaecology.</p><p> </p><p>A full list of treatment function codes is available in the NHS Data Dictionary, which are available at the following link:</p><p><a href="http://www.datadictionary.nhs.uk/data_dictionary/attributes/t/tran/treatment_function_code_de.asp?shownav=0" target="_blank">http://www.datadictionary.nhs.uk/data_dictionary/attributes/t/tran/treatment_function_code_de.asp?shownav=0</a></p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price grouped question UIN 9473 9474 9475 9476 9478 question first answered 15/09/2017 12:41:53 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

758726

registered interest
date	07/09/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Female Genital Mutilation: Clinics
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what information his Department holds on the categories of clinic which have dealt with people who have undergone FGM.
tabling member constituency	Rotherham
tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
uin	9473
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>There are a number of specialist National Health Service clinics nationally that will treat women with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The services offered by these clinics vary and provide a range of procedures including de-infibulation, counselling and other services specifically for girls and women affected by FGM. Most are run by specially trained doctors, nurses or midwives who understand FGM and are able to treat some of the medical problems caused by it.</p><p>With regards to guidance for women seeking care in areas with no dedicated FGM clinic, it is for clinical commissioning groups to commission appropriate local services for the health needs of their populations.</p><p> </p><p>There is a range of research around the clinical provision for FGM, both nationally and internationally. The Department is aware of research, for example around both reconstructive surgery and de-infibulation. As these and other evidence bases develop, we will consider what outcomes the research might offer within the context of the NHS. Currently the focus of our FGM health work remains on prevention.</p><p> </p><p>With regard to joint working between general practitioner (GP) practices and hospitals which run FGM clinics, these relationships should be the same as the relationships between any other GP and hospital FGM services whether in maternity, gynaecology or any other setting related to FGM or otherwise. The FGM Enhanced Dataset specification Standardisation Committee for Care Information (SCCI) 2026 and other guidance materials, where appropriate, also contain information in relation to the data which should be exchanged between GPs and any clinic in relation to FGM.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does not hold information on the locations or opening dates of clinics to deal with FGM. NHS England holds details about the number and location of specialist NHS FGM services nationally - currently there are 13 FGM clinics of which eight are located in London.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to information on the categories of clinic, the FGM Enhanced Dataset supports the Department’s FGM Prevention Programme by presenting a national picture of the prevalence of FGM in England. Data is collected by healthcare providers in England, including acute hospital providers, mental health providers and GP practices.</p><p> </p><p>Treatment Function Code is collected within the Enhanced Dataset. This is recorded to report the specialised service within which the patient is treated.</p><p> </p><p>The most recent, annual report from the FGM Enhanced Dataset was published on 4 July 2017. A copy is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30015" target="_blank">https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30015</a></p><p>It reported on attendances in the NHS between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017. A known Treatment Function Code was recorded for only 59% of total attendances. The most common treatment functions associated with the identification and treatment of FGM in this period were within midwifery services, obstetrics, mental health recovery and rehabilitation services and gynaecology.</p><p> </p><p>A full list of treatment function codes is available in the NHS Data Dictionary, which are available at the following link:</p><p><a href="http://www.datadictionary.nhs.uk/data_dictionary/attributes/t/tran/treatment_function_code_de.asp?shownav=0" target="_blank">http://www.datadictionary.nhs.uk/data_dictionary/attributes/t/tran/treatment_function_code_de.asp?shownav=0</a></p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price grouped question UIN 9472 9474 9475 9476 9478 question first answered 15/09/2017 12:41:53 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

758727

registered interest
date	07/09/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Psychiatry: Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will encourage medical schools to support the Royal College of Psychiatrists' #ChoosePsychiatry campaign; and what assessment he has made of the psychiatric workforce's capacity to respond to the growing demand for mental health services.
tabling member constituency	Blaydon
tabling member printed	Liz Twist
uin	9547
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2017 answer text <p>Health Education England (HEE) has worked closely with the Royal College of Psychiatrists to develop Stepping Forward to 2020/21: the mental health workforce plan for England, which was published on 31 July 2017.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2012, the number of trainee doctors working in mental health settings during their foundation programme has more than doubled, but the expected growth in demand for mental health services means that attracting more United Kingdom medical school graduates into both core and higher psychiatry training is essential.</p><p> </p><p>HEE has committed to working with the Royal Colleges, trainees and mental health charities to develop an action plan to attract and retain more clinicians to work in mental health services and psychiatry. This will involve commissioning focus groups and polls of potential and existing trainees so we can better understand the obstacles, increase the support offered to them and increase the profile and attractiveness of careers in mental health.</p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price question first answered 14/09/2017 14:51:57 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	4618 label Biography information for Liz Twist