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Essex mental health inquiry

11/4/2024

 
As part of my former role as Shadow Minister for Mental Health, I worked very closely with Melanie Leahy and other campaigners affected by the terrible deaths in Essex mental health hospitals.

The Terms of Reference for the inquiry into this scandal have now at long last been published. This inquiry has been beset by delays since the beginning, which is simply not good enough.

After years of campaigning, the Terms of Reference have finally been announced for the inquiry into the deaths of 2,000 mental health patients in Essex.

There has been too much delay and dithering - families in Essex deserve answers and accountability. https://t.co/COajEQuFFR

— Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) April 11, 2024

Reform of the Mental Health Act

7/11/2023

 
Today, the Government have scrapped their pledge to reform the Mental Health Act.

More than six years of reports, campaigning and hard work has gone down the drain.

Last year, I sat on the Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill. 

There was overwhelming cross-party support for reforming the Act. 

To this day, the Government has failed to respond to the committee's recommendations.

Earlier this year, the Conservatives scrapped their own 10-year mental health plan. 

Dither, delay and failure is on form with the Tories' approach to tackling the crisis in mental health services.

Black people are five times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act. 

The Tories have scrapped a once in a generation opportunity to tackle this burning injustice.

Last month, I challenged the Health Minister to commit to reforming the Mental Health Act, her response was less than insightful.

It is disappointing that the Tories continue to bury their heads in the sand and neglect mental health services. They are out of ideas and it's costing patients their lives.

Only Labour can provide the transformation needed to improve services. 

Today, the Government have scrapped their pledge to reform the Mental Health Act.

More than six years of reports, campaigning and hard work has gone down the drain.

Read my thread below:

— Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) November 7, 2023

Right Care, Right Person

18/8/2023

 
Police forces across England are set to stop attending many incidents concerning mental health under a new National Partnership Agreement: Right Care, Right Person.

The Government's announcement leaves far too many questions unanswered and fails to tackle the root problem of lengthy NHS waiting lists in mental health services. I have written to the Health Secretary, Steve Barclay, asking him to come clean on what action he is taking to tackle mental health waiting lists.
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Read my full letter here:

As planning for the introduction of the Met Police's Right Care, Right Person model is underway in London, there are still many questions that need answering.

I have written to the Health Secretary to outline my concerns.

Read my letter below: pic.twitter.com/R7W1jSxI76

— Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) August 18, 2023

Health Questions

11/7/2023

 
​All too often, children are stuck on long waiting lists for mental health treatment and thousands of people are having their referrals closed before an appointment.

This Tory Government caused the crisis in mental health services - when will they fix it?

All too often, children are stuck on long waiting lists for mental health treatment and thousands of people are having their referrals closed before an appointment.

This Tory Government caused the crisis in mental health services - when will they fix it? pic.twitter.com/VBO4XJQ2eA

— Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) July 11, 2023

BBC Question Time

29/6/2023

 
Today, I appeared on BBC Question Time, where I held the Government to account on the shameful Rwanda policy, their neglect of the NHS, and the issues surrounding Thames Water.

In Tory Britain, it’s normal for millions of people to be stuck on NHS waiting lists.

On their watch, people are needlessly suffering. Labour will fix the NHS.#BBCQT pic.twitter.com/8Jht5EdVrd

— Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) June 29, 2023

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Roundtable

28/6/2023

 
 For Pride month, Anneliese Dodds MP, Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary, and I brought together mental health and LGBT+ organisations to discuss the challenges facing the mental health of LGBT+ people.

This week, @AnnelieseDodds and I invited LGBTQ+ and mental health organisations to Parliament to discuss access to mental health services in the LGBTQ+ community.

The next Labour Government will ensure appropriate mental health treatment within a month, for all who need it. pic.twitter.com/8JgDtlFYfJ

— Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) June 28, 2023

Glastonbury 2023

24/6/2023

 
​Joining Billy Bragg’s ‘Left Field’ stage at Glastonbury, I spoke about the importance of protecting our NHS. It’s crucial that NHS staff are supported in their work and that patients can access timely treatment. 

Great to speak at @GlastoLeftField on the importance of protecting our NHS. Staff need vital support and patients require timely access to treatment.

It’s why we need a Labour Government. pic.twitter.com/RaMycUn3Jb

— Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) June 24, 2023

Pod Save the UK

18/6/2023

 
​It was great to join Nish Kumar and Coco Khan on Pod Save the UK. We spoke about working on the frontline during the pandemic, Labour’s bold mental health plan, and pitying Matt Hancock.

See a clip of the Podcast here:

While the Tories partied, NHS workers were taking iPads to bedsides where children pleaded with their parents to stay alive.pic.twitter.com/EL8FYEDjmI

— Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) June 18, 2023

Opposition Day Debate - Mental Health

7/6/2023

 
​Today, I proudly led Labour's opposition debate on mental health and put forward our plan to transform mental health services across the country. It includes more staff, specialists in schools, hubs in communities, treatment within a month. 

Health Questions

6/6/2023

 
​Today, I called on the Health Secretary to get his act together on our failing mental health services. 

Across mental health services, children are being failed, police are spending hours waiting with children in crisis in A&E, staff are overworked are under-resourced. It's time for the Health Secretary to get a grip or get out of the way.
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