Mental Health Admissions (Data) Bill

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Dr Ben SpencerConservative

Parliament last updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

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This bill would require statistics on admissions to mental health hospitals to be collected and published. It aims to improve transparency and support planning, oversight, and related uses of data within mental health services.

Key Points

Requires collection of statistics on mental health hospital admissions.
Requires publication of those statistics.
Data may be used for connected purposes related to mental health policy and service planning.
Aims to improve transparency, accountability and planning for mental health care.
Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; introduced by Dr Ben Spencer.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons, with its first reading having taken place on 5 February 2020.

Who is affected?

People admitted to mental health hospitalsFamilies and carers of those admittedNHS mental health trusts and hospital staffResearchers, analysts and policymakers who use the statisticsThe wider public who benefits from greater transparency

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Feb 2020

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Mental Health Admissions (Data)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.