Mental Health Bill: statement on lateness of IA submission
The submission of the Impact Assessment (IA) for the Mental Health Bill has been delayed. The IA is now expected to be submitted to Parliament on 14 December 2024.
The delay is due to a number of factors, including the need to gather further evidence and data on the impact of the Bill. The Department of Health and Social Care is committed to ensuring that the IA is robust and evidence-based, and that it provides a clear understanding of the potential impact of the Bill.
The Mental Health Bill is a major piece of legislation that will reform the way that mental health services are provided in England and Wales. The Bill includes a number of important changes, such as:
- Introducing a new legal framework for the detention and treatment of people with mental illness
- Giving people with mental illness more rights and control over their treatment
- Improving access to mental health services
- Tackling the stigma associated with mental illness
The IA will assess the potential impact of these changes on a range of issues, including:
- The rights of people with mental illness
- The quality and effectiveness of mental health services
- The cost of mental health services
The IA will be published on the GOV.UK website once it has been submitted to Parliament.
Update
The IA was published on the GOV.UK website on 14 December 2024.
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