Written question WQ83244
- Asked by
- James EvansConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Health and Social Services
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 13 days
Question
Will the Minister outline how much money has been allocated to mental health provision in Wales over the past five years?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Health and Social Services
Over the last five financial years, allocations for mental health services have increased by 19.5% (£127m). These allocations include the mental health ring fenced portion from the core NHS allocation to local health boards and also from direct programmed activities which are held centrally.
The table below provides further detail on the money allocated to mental health provision in Wales over the past five years.
2017-18 £m
2018-19 £m
2019-20 £m
2020-21 £m
2021-22 £m
LHB Allocations (ring-fenced)
629.054
655.368
678.914
711.930
726.782
Centrally Held Budgets
25.110
25.010
34.810
26.860
54.907
Total Mental Health
654.164
680.378
713.724
738.790
781.689