4th Report - Community Mental Health Services
Select Committee
Health and Social Care Committee
HC 566
2 December 2025
Government response
Government Response to the Committees' Fourth report · published 11 Mar 2026
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Community Mental Health Services fragmentation persists, requiring sustained investment for integrated support models.
Conclusion
Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) are integral to supporting people with severe mental illness across health, social care, and with their wider social needs. Evidence to this inquiry shows that integrated models of support within multi-disciplinary teams—such as co-located teams …
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Government Response Summary
The government partially accepts the recommendation, acknowledging the value of alliance models and promoting the inclusion of VCFSE organisations in integrated care systems to strengthen collaboration and co-production. It does not, however, commit to specific actions regarding sustained investment or directly addressing the broader fragmentation of Community Mental Health Services.
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
Set out specific measures to reduce burnout and improve pay for CMHS staff.
Recommendation
Staff retention is important for continuity of care for people with SMI. As part of the forthcoming 10 Year Workforce Plan, the Government should set out specific measures to reduce burnout, including action on caseload management and access to supervision; …
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Government Response Summary
The government partially accepts this recommendation, acknowledging challenges like burnout and limited progression and stating the forthcoming 10 Year Workforce Plan will address these issues by improving staff treatment, training, and roles. However, it does not set out specific measures as requested.
Department of Health and Social Care
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
Ensure 10 Year Workforce Plan aligns growth with service transformation across all CMHS partners.
Recommendation
It is vital that the Government ensures the 10 Year Workforce Plan delivers for Community Mental Health Services. Workforce growth must be aligned with service transformation to ensure that new roles are sustainable and integrated across settings. This must take …
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Government Response Summary
The government partially accepts, stating it is committed to publishing a 10 Year Workforce Plan to ensure the NHS has the right people and skills for transformed services. The plan will address workforce sustainability and articulate changes for different professional groups but does not detail how it will ensure specific alignment, integration, or inclusion of all partners.
Department of Health and Social Care
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