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Resume face to face mental health sessions

Submitted on Sunday 18th October 2020

Rejected on Monday 2nd November 2020

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)

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Resume face to face mental health sessions

Petition Details

Face to face therapy sessions have been suspended since 16th March, and since then there has been a drastic rise in suicide rates and those experiencing mental health problems.

We are all facing a very difficult time, and for many these sessions are a lifeline. Let’s get them back running!

Additional Information

We can go to pubs, restaurants, cinemas, school, university as long as we are keeping 2 meters and are wearing a face mask. So why can’t these sessions be held using the same rule?

We are in the middle of a mental health crisis that has been ongoing for years. These restrictions due to COVID-19 are making it worse.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

Decisions about the delivery of mental health services during the pandemic is a matter for individual NHS trusts, not the Government or House of Commons.

NHS England’s National Mental Health Director has said that face to face appointments are still possible for those who need them: www.england.nhs.uk/blog/the-nhs-is-here-for-your-mental-health/

You should contact your local NHS team to find out what services are available in your area.

We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:

Increase funding for NHS Adult Mental Health Services: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/316023

Increase support for children’s mental health during and after COVID-19: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/318583

Review and improve support for people with mental health conditions: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/330968

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