Psychiatrists: Referral Fees - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords am 11:31 am ar 7 Mehefin 2018.

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Photo of Baroness Thornton Baroness Thornton Shadow Spokesperson (Health) 11:31, 7 Mehefin 2018

I thank the noble Lord for that Answer. Like many noble Lords, I am sure, I was alarmed to read allegations that people suffering from addiction were being used for what sounded like profiteering, which is absolutely against the rules. However, the wider issue seems to be that there is a shortage of mental health experts in the system at all levels and cuts in budgets, so there is vulnerability in the system that is being exploited. What are the Government doing to increase the number of psychiatrists and other physicians in mental health, and to increase funding given the amount lost in the mental health system?