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Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care

Increase funding for NHS mental health services

Closed 1,074 signatures

What the petition asks

The NHS is not able to keep up with the growing demand for mental health services, with extremely long waiting lists, limited therapy availabilities and difficulties seeing psychiatrists. MH services need to be more accessible as 40% of GP appts are about MH.
Thousands of patients have waited over 8 months to see a psychiatrist, and patients are often prescribed antidepressants without even seeing a psychiatrist. The Government should increase funding for NHS mental health services to ensure that people with mental health issues receive the care and support they need in a timely fashion.

Timeline

1 Apr 2021 Petition opened for signatures
1 Oct 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,074
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 1 Apr 2021
Closed 1 Oct 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.