Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 21
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Acknowledged
Government's long-term ambition remains achieving ‘parity of esteem’ between mental and physical health services.
Conclusion
From 2011, the government acknowledged a large ‘treatment gap’ for people with mental health conditions. It set out that its long-term ambitions were to improve support and services for people with mental health problems and achieve ‘parity of esteem’ between mental health and physical health services.42
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the recommendation and states that DHSC is working with NHS England to produce a definition of parity of esteem, with an update expected in January 2024.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
4.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation Target implementation date: January 2024 4.2 DHSC is working with NHS England to produce a definition of parity of esteem, incorporating feedback from key stakeholders and lived experience advisors. DHSC will provide an update on progress in January 2024 as part of its joint letter with NHS England to the Committee.