In 2022, NHSE consulted on new waiting times standards for mental health services in the community and A&E for both children and adults, with most (81%) respondents to the consultation in favour of the new standards. If implemented, these would represent a major extension of performance standards for mental health services. However, NHSE could not confirm whether or when these will be implemented.28 It told us that it is yet to agree with the Government around “trajectories for working toward...

In 2022, NHSE consulted on new waiting times standards for mental health services in the community and A&E for both children and adults, with most (81%) respondents to the consultation in favour of the new standards. If implemented, these would represent a major extension of performance standards for mental health services. However, NHSE could not confirm whether or when these will be implemented.28 It told us that it is yet to agree with the Government around “trajectories for working towards meeting those standards” which will in part depend on “having the services and the workforce available”.29 21 Qq 100, 128–133 22 Q 103; PMS0027, pages Type: conclusion | Number: 16 | Response status: accepted Government response: 5.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation Target implementation date: January 2024 5.2 Waiting time standards already exist within Mental Health services; specifically for CYP Eating Disorder Services (95% of CYP with eating disorders accessing trea